Tennessee Petitions 1821
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Anderson, Daniel Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Anderson, Isaac Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Avy, Abraham Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Bacon, A. S. Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob
Wells. Named in petition: George Morris.
Roane 1821 179
Bank Notes Petition of Rutherford & Williamson Counties concerning the issue
of small notes.
Rutherford,
Williamson
1821 75
Bank Notes Petition from Town of Franklin asking that the Mayor and aldermen
be allowed to issue small bank notes.
Williamson 1821 150
Bank of Tennessee Petition from Hawkins County asking the Bank of Tennessee to
issue $30,000.00 of small bank notes.
Hawkins 1821 111
Barber, Edward Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell
deceased brother‟s estate to settle his debts.
1821 148
Barber, Samuel Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell
deceased brother‟s estate to settle his debts.
1821 148
Barrow, Wilie A protest from Davidson, Wilson, and Rutherford Counties against a
wharfage fee on cedar timber transported by river. Named in
petition: Wilie Barrow.
Davidson,
Wilson,
Rutherford
1821 59
Barton, Joshua Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Bass, John Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be
appointed Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Robert Branch.
Wilson 1821 138
Bealey, John Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Beaty, Martin Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation
for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin
Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,
Chapter 83, pages 96-97)
Claiborne 1821 131
Beaty, Martin Petition from Claiborne County regarding a turnpike road to the
Cumberland Gap. Named in petition: Martin Beaty.
Claiborne 1821 146
Beech, Joel Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
Bell, William M. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Beshears, Elizabeth Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Bigsby, James Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of
David and Andrew Taylor. James Bigsby named in petition
1821 198
Black, Thomas Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Blount County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn
Counties asking to form a new county.
Blount,
Monroe,
Roane,
McMinn
1821 9
Blount County,
annexation
Petition from certain citizens of Blount County asking they be
annexed to Monroe County.
Blount,
Monroe
1821 119
Bond, Francis Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis
Bond.
Warren 1821 20
Bond, Francis Wilson Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis
Wilson Bond. Affidavit of John Rodgers.
Warren 1821 183
Bond, Jesse Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis
Bond.
Warren 1821 20
Bond, John Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis
Bond.
Warren 1821 20
Bond, John Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis
Wilson Bond. Affidavit of John Rodgers.
Warren 1821 183
Boyd, William Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,
Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.
Warren 1821 68
Bradford, James (Major
General)
Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
Bradshaw, James Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James
Bradshaw. Named in Petition: James Connor & Pleasant H. Butler.
Sevier 1821 4
Branch Bank of
Tennessee
Petition from the stockholders of the Branch Bank of Tenn. Located
at Carthage regarding changing face value of gold and silver
deposits.
Smith 1821 178
Branch, Robert Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be
appointed Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Robert Branch.
Wilson 1821 138
Brewer, Howel Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Bridge Petition from Town of Columbia opposed to transfer of funds from
water company to the bridge company and merging of the two.
Maury 1821 21
Brooks, Elizabeth Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting
signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the
divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 43
Brooks, William Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting
signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the
divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 43
Brown, James (Capt.) Petition of Capt. James Brown of the 44th Regt. Williamson County
(Franklin Troopers) asking to muster his Co. in present uniform.
Williamson 1821 114
Brown, Phillip Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly
Thompson Brown. Named in petition, William Thompson. (26
supporting signatures.)
Lincoln 1821 51
Brown, Polly
Thompson
Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly
Thompson Brown. Named in petition, William Thompson. (26
supporting signatures.)
Lincoln 1821 51
Bruss, James Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck
River and a road from Nashville to Fayetteville.
Bedford,
Maury
1821 74
Bryan, William Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
Bryant, Ahaz (Captain) Petition of Eleventh Regiment, Captain Ahaz Bryant‟s Company of
Volunteer Riflemen, asking that Volunteer Companies be permitted
to choose their own uniforms.
Sevier 1821 3
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Buckhannon, (Captain) Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the
southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &
Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.
Buckhannon‟s Company.
Humphreys 1821 81
Buncher, Samuel
(Colonel)
Petition of George Monroe asking compensation for arms. Named in
petition: Col. Samuel Buncher.
Grainger 1821 87
Burrus, Michael Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,
Michael Burrus.
1821 27
Burrus, Polly Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,
Michael Burrus.
1821 27
Butler, Pleasant H. Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James
Bradshaw. Named in Petition: James Connor & Pleasant H. Butler.
Sevier 1821 4
Byrd, Jesse Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying
bail for Abel R. Richardson.
Roane 1821 180
Cadwell, Daniel
(Captain)
Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be
appointed Justice of the Peace for Captain Daniel Cardwell‟s
Company.
Grainger 1821 193
Cady, John Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Cain, William Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Caldwell, A. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Caldwell, Ballard Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Caldwell, John An address presented at the 7th Annual Convention of the
Manumission Society regarding slavery presented by John Caldwell.
1821 190
Caldwell, John C. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Caldwell, Thomas Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Campbell County,
annexation
Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
Campbell, David Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Cannon, Hugh Petition from Maury County asking a pension for Hugh Cannon. (97
signatures).
Maury 1821 100
Carding, Jacob Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Norman Carding. Statement by William James.
Montgomery 1821 177
Carding, Mary Norman Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Norman Carding. Statement by William James.
Montgomery 1821 177
Carr, William P. Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Carrick Academy Petition from the Trustees of Carrick Academy regarding school
lands.
Franklin 1821 28
Carroll County Petition from citizens west of the Tenn. River to form a new county
to be called Carrell (Carroll).
Carroll 1821 29
Carroll County Petition from Stewart County asking they be reduced to
Constitutional size with the Tennessee River as its western
boundary. Also request a new county be laid off to be known as
Carroll County. (Many signatures)
Stewart,
Carroll
1821 189
Carthage, TN, bank Petition from stockholders of the bank at Carthage regarding stock. Smith 1821 136
Cashon, David Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor
without a license.
1821 118
Chapman, John H. Petition of John H. Chapman asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Cocke 1821 112
Chase, (Captain) Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James
Curnutt as Justice of the Peace for Capt. Chases‟ Company.
Jefferson 1821 76
Chealley, George Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Cherry, Daniel Petition of Daniel Cherry regarding a land grant. Hardin 1821 142
Chickasaw Purchase Petition protesting lack of opportunity for pre-exemptions as
contrasted with settlers in the Chickasaw Purchase.
1821 197
Cicke, John (Major
General)
Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
Claiborne County,
annexation
Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
Claiborne County,
Roads
Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation
for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin
Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,
Chapter 83, pages 96-97)
Claiborne 1821 131
Clark, Edward Petition of Edward Clark asking for privilege of using his plan to
tow boats over rapids on Tennessee Rivers.
1821 201
Clark, Simeon B. Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Clay, William Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Cobb, George Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Cobb, Sarah Burnley Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Cockrill, John Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Columbia, TN Petition from Town of Columbia opposed to transfer of funds from
water company to the bridge company and merging of the two.
Maury 1821 21
Condray, Dennis Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation
for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin
Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,
Chapter 83, pages 96-97)
Claiborne 1821 131
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Connor, James Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James
Bradshaw. Named in Petition: James Connor & Pleasant H. Butler.
Sevier 1821 4
Connor, Samson Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Cook, George Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture
payment for George Cook. Also named: Elisha Elmore.
Morgan,
Overton
1821 10
Cook, Henry Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Cooper, Henry Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Copeland, Anthony M.
(Colonel)
Petition of the “Columbia Blues”, Light Infantry Company, Tenn.
Militia, asking right to choose their uniforms. Also asking authority
to purchase needed arms. Named in petition: Col. Anthony M.
Copeland.
Maury 1821 47
Coulter, Thomas Petition of Thomas Coulter asking relief. Bledsoe 1821 135
Court Martial Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
Court Martial Petition from Militia Officers of Maury County asking compensation
for attending court martial of Captain Wilks.
Maury 1821 186
Court of Quorum Petition from Warren County concerning the Court of Quorum and
those called for jury duty.
Warren 1821 144
Courts Petition of Jackson & White Counties to abolish certain courts. Jackson, White 1821 46
Courts Memorial from citizens of Davidson County asking the legislature
to revise current court organization, case loads, etc.
Davidson 1821 72
Courts Petition from Maury County regarding 1.) organization of the county
courts and 2.) function of the State Bank.
Maury 1821 155
Craig, David Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Craighead, Benjamin Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be
appointed Justice of the Peace for Captain Daniel Cardwell‟s
Company.
Grainger 1821 193
Cresp, Tilman A. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Criddle, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Crowson, Aaron Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James
Bradshaw. Named in Petition: James Connor & Pleasant H. Butler.
Sevier 1821 4
Cumberland Gap Petition from Claiborne County regarding a turnpike road to the
Cumberland Gap. Named in petition: Martin Beaty.
Claiborne 1821 146
Cumberland Turnpike Petition from Overton & White Counties regarding toll gates on
Cumberland Turnpike.
Overton,
White
1821 103
Cuningham, William T. Petition of William T. Cuningham asking that the property of
Thomas Howard, deceased, be sold to satisfy debts.
Lawrence 1821 158
Curin, R. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Curnutt, James Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James
Curnutt as Justice of the Peace for Capt. Chases‟ Company.
Jefferson 1821 76
Curnutt, James Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter
Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.
Jefferson 1821 154
Dalton, Aseaneak Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Dalton, Sally Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John
Davis. (25 signatures)
Morgan 1821 96
Dam Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck
River and a road from Nashville to Fayetteville.
Bedford,
Maury
1821 74
Dam Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of
Noluchucky River.
Greene 1821 205
Dannelly, Hezekiah Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Dannelly, Nancy Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Davidson County,
annexation
Petition from certain Davidson County residents asking they be
annexed to Williamson County.
Davidson,
Williamson
1821 164
Davidson County,
annexation
Petitions for and against the annexation of part of Rutherford County
to Davidson County.
Rutherford,
Davidson
1821 207
Davis, John Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John
Davis. (25 signatures)
Morgan 1821 96
Davis, Nancy W. Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,
Thomas C. Davis. (18 supporting signatures)
1821 141
Davis, Thomas C. Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,
Thomas C. Davis. (18 supporting signatures)
1821 141
Dennis, John Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5
supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 192
DePriest, Randolph, Sr. Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be
allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 126
Dickson County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county by using a portion of land from each
of these counties.
Dickson,
Stewart,
Montgomery,
Humphreys
1821 34
Dickson County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county.
Dickson,
Montgomery,
Stewart,
Humphreys
1821 196
Divorce Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lemuel W. Stone. Signatures of 13 of her neighbors supporting this
request. (see 1823-21)
Maury 1821 11
Divorce Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her
husband, William Smith.
1821 15
Divorce Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,
Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement
of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 18
Divorce Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in
petition: Jesse Trires. A letter from Elizabeth is also included.
Warren 1821 19
Divorce Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis
Bond.
Warren 1821 20
Divorce Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy
McMinn. Her petition asking for the divorce to be referred to a
judiciary hearing.
1821 22
Divorce Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,
Isabella Donnelly Falvey. Supporting statement of Hugh Falvey.
Roane 1821 25
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Divorce Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,
Hodge Rayburn. (18 supporting signatures.)
Hickman 1821 26
Divorce Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,
Michael Burrus.
1821 27
Divorce Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Divorce Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah
Beesley Keye.
Davidson 1821 38
Divorce Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor
Line.
Rutherford 1821 39
Divorce Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Divorce Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Jamison. 66 supporting signatures. (see also 1819-102)
Maury 1821 41
Divorce Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Divorce Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting
signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the
divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 43
Divorce Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Divorce Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.
(212 Signatures.)
1821 48
Divorce Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her
husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.
Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 49
Divorce Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Divorce Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly
Thompson Brown. Named in petition, William Thompson. (26
supporting signatures.)
Lincoln 1821 51
Divorce Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her
husband, Isaac Henley.
Robertson 1821 52
Divorce Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.
(41 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 53
Divorce Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband
James N. Swaney. (See also 1820-66)
Davidson 1821 54
Divorce Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Selvidge. Statement of Nancy Oaks. (See also 1820-25)
Monroe 1821 55
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,
James Street. (27 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 56
Divorce Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Divorce Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Divorce Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce.
Wilson 1821 65
Divorce Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,
Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander
McMillan.
Knox 1821 66
Divorce Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,
Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.
Warren 1821 68
Divorce Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Divorce Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Divorce Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,
David Logue.
Warren 1821 82
Divorce Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Divorce Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John
Davis. (25 signatures)
Morgan 1821 96
Divorce Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Grooms Jiams. (45 signatures)
Sumner 1821 97
Divorce Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou
Dyer.
1821 98
Divorce Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Divorce Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Divorce Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,
Thomas C. Davis. (18 supporting signatures)
1821 141
Divorce Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Divorce Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Divorce Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Divorce Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,
Lucretia Bryant Dyer. Named in petition: Elijah Whitney.
Sumner 1821 171
Divorce Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Divorce Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Norman Carding. Statement by William James.
Montgomery 1821 177
Divorce Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Drake. Statement by Ephraim W. Foster.
Davidson 1821 181
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Divorce Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis
Wilson Bond. Affidavit of John Rodgers.
Warren 1821 183
Divorce Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a
divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &
Joseph K. Kane.
Davidson 1821 184
Divorce Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,
Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel
Sellars.
Jefferson 1821 185
Divorce Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Hamlet. Affidavit of James Miller.
Warren 1821 187
Divorce Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.
Robertson 1821 188
Divorce Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5
supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 192
Dodson, Elijah Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Dodson, Elizabeth Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Dodson, Jehu Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Dodson, Martin Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Dodson, Nancy
Christian
Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Donalson, John Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John
Donalson and William Hogan be appointed Justice of the Peace.
Jefferson 1821 23
Donalson, Stokely Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land
warrant. Stokely Donalson named in petition. Contains a printed
copy of land grant.
Greene 1821 206
Donelson, Stokely Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Doughety, Rebekar Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar
Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for
failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.
Cocke 1821 134
Drake, John Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Drake. Statement by Ephraim W. Foster.
Davidson 1821 181
Drake, Sarah Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Drake. Statement by Ephraim W. Foster.
Davidson 1821 181
Duck River Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck
River and a road from Nashville to Fayetteville.
Bedford,
Maury
1821 74
Dugger, Alexander Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
Dunlap, Robert Petition of Gabriel McCraw, sheriff of Hawkins County, asking
compensation for the keeping and transfer of the prisoner Robert
Dunlap from Hawkins to Campbell County.
Hawkins,
Campbell
1821 94
Dyer, Ahasmerus Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,
Lucretia Bryant Dyer. Named in petition: Elijah Whitney.
Sumner 1821 171
Dyer, Lou Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou
Dyer.
1821 98
Dyer, Lucretia Bryant Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,
Lucretia Bryant Dyer. Named in petition: Elijah Whitney.
Sumner 1821 171
Dykes, Jacob Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of
Noluchucky River.
Greene 1821 205
Earl, William A. Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.
Robertson 1821 188
Earle, William H. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
East Tennessee Petition of East Tennessee concerning funding to improve road from
Jonesboro to Tennessee / North Carolina line.
1821 133
Eckle, Peter Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter
Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.
Jefferson 1821 154
Edney, Alfred A. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her
husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.
Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 49
Eleazer, Daniel Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Elections Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Elections Petition from Morgan County asking permission to change time of
holding elections about location of county seat.
Morgan 1821 105
Elmore, Elisha Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture
payment for George Cook. Also named: Elisha Elmore.
Morgan,
Overton
1821 10
Emancipation Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Emancipation Petition asking a law be passed allowing masters who desired to do
so to free their slaves
1821 124
Emery, Andrew Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Estate Administration Petition from White County regarding estate administrations. White 1821 13a
Estate Settlement Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell
deceased brother‟s estate to settle his debts.
1821 148
Ewing, Alexander Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Fair, John Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter
Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.
Jefferson 1821 154
Fallingwater, Betsy Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Falvey, Hugh Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,
Isabella Donnelly Falvey. Supporting statement of Hugh Falvey.
Roane 1821 25
Falvey, Isabella
Donnelly
Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,
Isabella Donnelly Falvey. Supporting statement of Hugh Falvey.
Roane 1821 25
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Falvey, John F. Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,
Isabella Donnelly Falvey. Supporting statement of Hugh Falvey.
Roane 1821 25
Farr, Eleanor Gassaway Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Farr, George Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Fees, Tax Officers‟ Petition asking that the fees for tax officers be lowered. Concern
over maintaining a well disciplined militia in times of peace.
1821 88
Ferry Petition asking that ferry law of 1807 be changed to allow the
transporting of passengers in either direction.
1821 200
Fores, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Forked Deer River Petition from Western District (Forked Deer River area) asking new
counties be laid off and established. (292 signatures)
1821 61
Formwalt, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Formwalt regarding the administration of the
estate of her deceased husband, John Formwalt.
Knox 1821 166
Formwalt, John Petition of Elizabeth Formwalt regarding the administration of the
estate of her deceased husband, John Formwalt.
Knox 1821 166
Fort, Elias, Jr. Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.
Robertson 1821 188
Foster, Ephraim W. Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Drake. Statement by Ephraim W. Foster.
Davidson 1821 181
Foster, Jemima Odleby Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Foster, John Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting
signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the
divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 43
Foster, Polly Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting
signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the
divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 43
Foster, Thomas Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Frazier, Julian Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
French Broad River Petition from south of the French Broad River asking for extended
time to make land payments.
1821 91
Fuqua, Moses Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 128
Furr, Eleanor Gassaway Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Furr, George Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Gardner, Henry Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.
Robertson 1821 188
Gardner, Mary L.
Carney
Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.
Robertson 1821 188
German Settlement List of German settlers asking that certain quarter sections of land be
granted at 12 1/2 cents per acre. Want German preacher to settle in
their midst. (petition in folder but not on microfilm)
Monroe 1821 208a
Gibson, Benjamin O. Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the
upkeep of a certain road. Named in petition: John Hemmers, Aquilla
Nail.
Bledsoe 1821 107
Ginnings, Elizabeth Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Ginnings, Obediah Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
Goodwin, Jesse Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Gouldsbey, James Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Green, John Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Greene County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken
from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties so as to
form a new county. They request this because of the hardship of
those now living on isolated boundaries.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 73
Greene County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties
to form a new county from a portion of land from each of their
counties.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 89
Greene County, Roads Petition from Greene County regarding roads. Greene 1821 109
Greeneville College Petition from the Trustees of Greeneville College asking state aid. Greene 1821 110
Grissum, Benjamin Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Guardianship Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for
her husband, Jesse Humphreys.
Carter 1821 129
Gunter, Claybourne Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Gwin, Edward
(Colonel)
Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Gwyn, Rebekah Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.
(41 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 53
Hackler, George Petition of McMinn County asking a grant of land for George
Hackler disabled, and now living in the in Hiwassee District.
McMinn 1821 6
Hamblin, George Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Hamlet, Cynthia Miller Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Hamlet. Affidavit of James Miller.
Warren 1821 187
Hamlet, William Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Hamlet. Affidavit of James Miller.
Warren 1821 187
Hardin, John Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Harman, John F. Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Harrison, Josiah Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Harvey, John Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Hawkins County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken
from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties so as to
form a new county. They request this because of the hardship of
those now living on isolated boundaries.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 73
Hawkins County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties
to form a new county from a portion of land from each of their
counties.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 89
Hayes, Andrew Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Hayes, Campbell Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Hayes, Charles Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Hayes, Hugh Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Hayes, Samuel Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Hemmers, John Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the
upkeep of a certain road. Named in petition: John Hemmers, Aquilla
Nail.
Bledsoe 1821 107
Henderson, Carter Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John
Davis. (25 signatures)
Morgan 1821 96
Henderson, Polly Davis Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John
Davis. (25 signatures)
Morgan 1821 96
Henderson, Robert Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Henderson, Thomas Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land
warrant. Stokely Donalson named in petition. Contains a printed
copy of land grant.
Greene 1821 206
Henderson, William Petition of John Walker asking to cut a road through the land of
William Henderson.
Sevier 1821 2
Henley, Isaac Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her
husband, Isaac Henley.
Robertson 1821 52
Henley, Rhoda Byrns Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her
husband, Isaac Henley.
Robertson 1821 52
Herdon, Joseph Petition asking that John C. Wormley be appointed magistrate
occasioned by the resignation of Joseph Herdon.
Maury 1821 202
Hess, William A.
(Judge)
Petition asking appointment of William A. Hess as judge in Western
District.
1821 16
Hiawasse District Petition from Cocke County regarding land payments in the
Hiawasse District.
Cocke 1821 32
Hicklin, Avery M. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Hicklin, Mary T. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Hickman County,
annexation
Petition of Maury County citizens living in section being claimed by
Hickman County, protesting annexation to Hickman County.
Maury,
Hickman
1821 71
Hickman County,
boundaries
Petition regarding the eastern boundary line of Hickman & Maury
Counties.
Maury,
Hickman
1821 137
Higgins, James Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Hill, William Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation
for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin
Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,
Chapter 83, pages 96-97)
Claiborne 1821 131
Hiwassee District Petition of Joseph Norwell asking compensation for advertising
Hiwassee District land sale.
Rutherford 1821 12
Hiwassee District Petition of James McFarland regarding land in the Hiwassee District.
(See also 1823-101 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section
5 Page 193)
Monroe 1821 84
Hiwassee District Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Hiwassee District Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
Hogan, Samuel Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation
for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin
Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,
Chapter 83, pages 96-97)
Claiborne 1821 131
Hogan, William Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John
Donalson and William Hogan be appointed Justice of the Peace.
Jefferson 1821 23
Holland, Frederick C. Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of
Shannonsville. Also ask that James Right, Frederick C. Holland &
Jackson White be appointed as commissioners.
Perry 1821 78
Holland, John Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Hood, James Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Hoover, Jacob Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Hopkins, Rebecka Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Hopkins, William Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,
Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel
Sellars.
Jefferson 1821 185
Horton, Nathan Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Houston, William Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,
proprietors of turnpike road asking yearly tax for upkeep of road.
Greene 1821 90
Howard, Thomas Petition of William T. Cuningham asking that the property of
Thomas Howard, deceased, be sold to satisfy debts.
Lawrence 1821 158
Hume, William (Rev.) Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a
divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &
Joseph K. Kane.
Davidson 1821 184
Humphreys County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county by using a portion of land from each
of these counties.
Dickson,
Stewart,
Montgomery,
Humphreys
1821 34
Humphreys County Petition from Humphreys County regarding the location of the
county seat.
Humphreys 1821 173
Humphreys County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county.
Dickson,
Montgomery,
Stewart,
Humphreys
1821 196
Humphreys County,
boundaries
Petition of Perry & Humphreys Counties regarding a permanent line
between these two Counties.
Humphreys,
Perry
1821 79
Humphreys County,
boundaries
Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the
southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &
Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.
Buckhannon‟s Company.
Humphreys 1821 81
Humphreys County,
boundaries
Petition from Humphreys County asking the Tennessee River serve
as the west boundary of Humphreys County and a new county be
established on the west side of the River.
Humphreys 1821 175
Humphreys, Jesse Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for
her husband, Jesse Humphreys.
Carter 1821 129
Humphreys, Mary Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for
her husband, Jesse Humphreys.
Carter 1821 129
Hunley, Zacariah Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
Huntchinson, Ambrose Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Huntchinson, Sally
Gossett
Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Huntchinson, Sarah
Gossett
Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Hurst, Elijah Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Indians, Cherokee
Removal
Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
Indians, Chickasaw
Nation
Petition from Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation Council asking for a
law forbidding sale of liquor to people of Chickasaw Nation.
1821 5
Indians, Chickasaw
Purchase
Petition protesting lack of opportunity for pre-exemptions as
contrasted with settlers in the Chickasaw Purchase.
1821 197
Jackson County,
annexation
Petition of Jackson County to annex part to Overton County. Jackson,
Overton
1821 106
James Island Petition from Perry & Hardin Counties asking that a law be passed
so that settlers may obtain land grants on James Island.
Perry, Hardin 1821 80
James, Buckhannon Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
James, David Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
James, William Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Norman Carding. Statement by William James.
Montgomery 1821 177
Jameson, George Petition of George Jameson asking compensation for services. Monroe 1821 85
Jamison, Hosea Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Jamison. 66 supporting signatures. (see also 1819-102)
Maury 1821 41
Jamison, Nancy Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Jamison. 66 supporting signatures. (see also 1819-102)
Maury 1821 41
Jarnagin, Noah Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Jasper, TN Petition from the Town of Jasper seeking permission to enlarge the
main street.
Marion 1821 121
Jenkins, Jeremiah Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Jenkins, Sara Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Jepson, Samuel Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Jiams, Sally Grooms Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Grooms Jiams. (45 signatures)
Sumner 1821 97
Jiams, William L. Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Grooms Jiams. (45 signatures)
Sumner 1821 97
Jiles, William Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Joshia
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Johnson, Larken Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Jones, Elizabeth Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in
petition: Jesse Trires. A letter from Elizabeth is also included.
Warren 1821 19
Jones, James Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in
petition: Jesse Trires. A letter from Elizabeth is also included.
Warren 1821 19
Jonesboro, TN Petition of East Tennessee concerning funding to improve road from
Jonesboro to Tennessee / North Carolina line.
1821 133
Jonesborough, TN Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Justice of the Peace Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John
Donalson and William Hogan be appointed Justice of the Peace.
Jefferson 1821 23
Justice of the Peace Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Justice of the Peace Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Justice of the Peace Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James
Curnutt as Justice of the Peace for Capt. Chases‟ Company.
Jefferson 1821 76
Justice of the Peace Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the
southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &
Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.
Buckhannon‟s Company.
Humphreys 1821 81
Justice of the Peace Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be
appointed Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Robert Branch.
Wilson 1821 138
Justice of the Peace Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter
Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.
Jefferson 1821 154
Justice of the Peace Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be
appointed Justice of the Peace for Captain Daniel Cardwell‟s
Company.
Grainger 1821 193
Justice, Esther Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou
Dyer.
1821 98
Justice, William Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou
Dyer.
1821 98
Kane, Joseph K. Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a
divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &
Joseph K. Kane.
Davidson 1821 184
Keen, Edmund Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Kelly, Matthew Petition from McMinn County to give Matthew Kelly land on which
he has built a mill in Hiwassee District. (122 signatures.)
McMinn 1821 31
Kelly, William
(Captain)
Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
Kensee, Champness Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Kensee, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Kesterson, Thomas
(Captain)
Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
Keye, Delilah Beesley Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah
Beesley Keye.
Davidson 1821 38
Keye, Tandy Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah
Beesley Keye.
Davidson 1821 38
Kimbrough, Ann Smith Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,
Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel
Sellars.
Jefferson 1821 185
Kimbrough, Thomas Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,
Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel
Sellars.
Jefferson 1821 185
King, Austin Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying
bail for Abel R. Richardson.
Roane 1821 180
King, Francis A. Petition from Blount County asking a widow, Francis A. King, be
given land.
Blount 1821 140
Kinnard, David C. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Kinnard, Hanah Miller Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Kitchum, Joel Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
Knight, Robert Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Lain, William Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Lambert, Joseph Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113
Land Claims Petition from Monroe County concerning conflicting land claims. Monroe 1821 86
Land Grant Petition of McMinn County asking a grant of land for George
Hackler disabled, and now living in the in Hiwassee District.
McMinn 1821 6
Land Grant Petition of Daniel Cherry regarding a land grant. Hardin 1821 142
Land Grants Petition from Perry & Hardin Counties asking that a law be passed
so that settlers may obtain land grants on James Island.
Perry, Hardin 1821 80
Land Office (Hiwassee
District)
Petition asking the opening of a land office & pre-exemption rights
for settlers who have improved land in the Hiwassee District.
1821 7
Land Office (Hiwassee
District)
Petition from the Hiwassee settlement asking the establishment of a
land office and pre-exemption rights for improved lands.
1821 8
Land Office, Seventh
District
Petition from Seventh District asking the land office be moved from
Pulaski to Lawrenceburg as it is more centrally located.
Lawrence,
Giles
1821 92
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Land Warrant Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Land Warrant Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land
warrant. Stokely Donalson named in petition. Contains a printed
copy of land grant.
Greene 1821 206
Langford, Benjamin Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Langford, William Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Lasson, Pryor Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Lauderdale, William Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Law, Ferry Petition asking that ferry law of 1807 be changed to allow the
transporting of passengers in either direction.
1821 200
Lawrence County,
Elections
Petition from Lawrence County regarding an additional precinct. Lawrence 1821 159
Laws, Wharfage Fee A protest from Davidson, Wilson, and Rutherford Counties against a
wharfage fee on cedar timber transported by river. Named in
petition: Wilie Barrow.
Davidson,
Wilson,
Rutherford
1821 59
Laws, Arbitration Petition from White County asking for a law permitting arbitration
as a means of settling disputes.
White 1821 13b
Laws, Banking Petition regarding banking laws of the State of Tennessee. 1821 117
Laws, Brokers Petition from Davidson County asking for laws regulating brokers. Davidson 1821 167
Laws, Debtor‟s Petition from citizens of Bedford and Rutherford Counties
concerning the Debtor‟s Law.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 1
Laws, Election Petition from Jackson County asking changes to existing election
laws.
Jackson 1821 169
Laws, Fees Petition asking the repeal of the quorum court and the reduction of
fees of county officials. (Cover sheet only, no actual petition.)
Warren 1821 195
Laws, Judicial System Petition from Williamson County regarding the Judiciary System.
(Many signatures)
Williamson 1821 139
Laws, Juries Petition from Greene County regarding the appointment of juries. Greene 1821 130
Laws, Militia Petition from Greene County requesting changes in present militia
laws.
Greene 1821 157
Laws, Militia Petition asking changes to the militia laws. 1821 174
Laws, Public Ferries Petition of sundry citizens of Blount County asking changes be made
to the law respecting roads and public ferries.
Blount 1821 120
Laws, Road Petition of sundry citizens of Blount County asking changes be made
to the law respecting roads and public ferries.
Blount 1821 120
Laws, Tax Petition from Giles County regarding fair & equal taxation of
Yeatman, Woods and Company.
Giles 1821 63
Laws, Tobacco Petition from Sumner County asking the tobacco law be amended. Sumner 1821 24
Lawson, Nancy Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Layton, John Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Lewis, Amos Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Lewis, Sally Carson Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Lewis, Samuel, Doctor Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Lewis, Samuel, Jr. Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
License, Merchants Petition of John H. Chapman asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Cocke 1821 112
License, Merchants Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113
License, Merchants Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor
without a license.
1821 118
License, Merchants Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Warren 1821 125
License, Merchants Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be
allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 126
License, Merchants Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed
to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 127
License, Merchants Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 128
License, Merchants Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without
a license.
1821 149
License, Merchants Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann
be allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Lawrence 1821 161
License, Merchants Petition of Arthur W. Maddox asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Lincoln 1821 168
License, Merchants Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a
license.
Maury 1821 182
Lillard, Abraham Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,
Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah
Harrison, & William Jiles.
1821 99
Line, Eleanor Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor
Line.
Rutherford 1821 39
Line, William Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor
Line.
Rutherford 1821 39
Liquor Petition from Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation Council asking for a
law forbidding sale of liquor to people of Chickasaw Nation.
1821 5
Liquor Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113
Liquor Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor
without a license.
1821 118
Liquor Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Warren 1821 125
Liquor Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be
allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 126
Liquor Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed
to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 127
Liquor Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 128
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Liquor Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without
a license.
1821 149
Liquor Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann
be allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Lawrence 1821 161
Liquor Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a
license.
Maury 1821 182
Lofton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Logue, David Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,
David Logue.
Warren 1821 82
Logue, Mary Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,
David Logue.
Warren 1821 82
Long, Margaret Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Lottery Petition from certain citizens of Nashville asking permission to hold
a lottery.
Davidson 1821 165
Lovel, Jamima Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Lucas, Peter W. Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Lusk, Andrew M. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Luttrell, William Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without
a license.
1821 149
Lynchburg, TN Petition of Lincoln County asking the town of Lynchburg be formed.
Named in petition: Thomas Roundtree, Esquire.
Lincoln 1821 58
Lyon, John Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Maddox, Arthur W. Petition of Arthur W. Maddox asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Lincoln 1821 168
Madison County Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Malloy, Thomas Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Mason, David Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Mason, Lee Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of
South Carolina regarding the estate of Mason Lee.
1821 17
Matlock, Henry Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
Maury County,
annexation
Petition of Maury County citizens living in section being claimed by
Hickman County, protesting annexation to Hickman County.
Maury,
Hickman
1821 71
Maury County,
boundaries
Petition regarding the eastern boundary line of Hickman & Maury
Counties.
Maury,
Hickman
1821 137
May, Daniel Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a
license.
Maury 1821 182
McAdow, Patsy Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.
(212 Signatures.)
1821 48
McAdow, Samuel Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.
(212 Signatures.)
1821 48
McCann, John Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann
be allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Lawrence 1821 161
McCann, William Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann
be allowed to retail liquor without a license.
Lawrence 1821 161
McCraw, Gabriel
(Sheriff)
Petition of Gabriel McCraw, sheriff of Hawkins County, asking
compensation for the keeping and transfer of the prisoner Robert
Dunlap from Hawkins to Campbell County.
Hawkins,
Campbell
1821 94
McFarland, James Petition of James McFarland regarding land in the Hiwassee District.
(See also 1823-101 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section
5 Page 193)
Monroe 1821 84
McGill, John Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
McGregor, Jay Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,
Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay
McGregor.
Warren 1821 143
McIntosh, Elizabeth Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
McIntosh, John Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding
land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,
Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.
McMinn 1821 122
McMillan, Alexander Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,
Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander
McMillan.
Knox 1821 66
McMillan, James Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,
Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander
McMillan.
Knox 1821 66
McMinn County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn
Counties asking to form a new county.
Blount,
Monroe,
Roane,
McMinn
1821 9
McMinn, (Governor) Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
McMinn, Joseph Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy
McMinn. Her petition asking for the divorce to be referred to a
judiciary hearing.
1821 22
McMinn, Nancy Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy
McMinn. Her petition asking for the divorce to be referred to a
judiciary hearing.
1821 22
McNairy, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
McPeters, Joseph Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar
Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for
failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.
Cocke 1821 134
Midkiff, Isaiah Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Midkiffe, Kimble E. Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Midkiffe, Nancy
Perenpile
Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Miligan, Amos Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Military, Student
Exemption
Petition from Bedford County asking permission for students to be
exempt from military and road service.
Bedford 1821 14
Militia Petition of Eleventh Regiment, Captain Ahaz Bryant‟s Company of
Volunteer Riflemen, asking that Volunteer Companies be permitted
to choose their own uniforms.
Sevier 1821 3
Militia Petition asking that the fees for tax officers be lowered. Concern
over maintaining a well disciplined militia in times of peace.
1821 88
Militia Petition from certain soldiers of Williamson County asking to be
attached to Rutherford County.
Rutherford,
Williamson
1821 116
Militia Petition from Bedford County concerning militia uniforms of Rifle
Companies.
Bedford 1821 172
Militia, “Columbia
Blues”, Light Infantry
Company
Petition of the “Columbia Blues”, Light Infantry Company, Tenn.
Militia, asking right to choose their uniforms. Also asking authority
to purchase needed arms. Named in petition: Col. Anthony M.
Copeland.
Maury 1821 47
Militia, 44th Regiment Petition of Capt. James Brown of the 44th Regt. Williamson County
(Franklin Troopers) asking to muster his Co. in present uniform.
Williamson 1821 114
Mill Petition from McMinn County to give Matthew Kelly land on which
he has built a mill in Hiwassee District. (122 signatures.)
McMinn 1821 31
Mill Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck
River and a road from Nashville to Fayetteville.
Bedford,
Maury
1821 74
Miller, Hardy Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
B Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Miller, James Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Hamlet. Affidavit of James Miller.
Warren 1821 187
Miller, William Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Milliken, Jesse Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Mills, John Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,
& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)
Sumner 1821 108
Monroe County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn
Counties asking to form a new county.
Blount,
Monroe,
Roane,
McMinn
1821 9
Monroe County,
annexation
Petition from certain citizens of Blount County asking they be
annexed to Monroe County.
Blount,
Monroe
1821 119
Monroe, George Petition of George Monroe asking compensation for arms. Named in
petition: Col. Samuel Buncher.
Grainger 1821 87
Monroe, James Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,
Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement
of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 18
Montgomery County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county by using a portion of land from each
of these counties.
Dickson,
Stewart,
Montgomery,
Humphreys
1821 34
Montgomery County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county.
Dickson,
Montgomery,
Stewart,
Humphreys
1821 196
Moore, Jacob Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in
Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John
McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties
of 1817 and 1819.
1821 208b
Moore, Moses Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed
to retail liquor without a license.
Hickman 1821 127
Morgan County Petition from Morgan County asking permission to change time of
holding elections about location of county seat.
Morgan 1821 105
Morgan, Gideon Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of
David and Andrew Taylor. James Bigsby named in petition
1821 198
Morris, George Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob
Wells. Named in petition: George Morris.
Roane 1821 179
Morris, Joseph Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Morris, Nancy Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Moss, Dandridge Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.
(41 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 53
Mulherrin, James Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Murphy, R. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,
William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)
Robertson 1821 40
Murrell, James Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Murrell, Nancy
Williams
Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Nail, Aquilla Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the
upkeep of a certain road. Named in petition: John Hemmers, Aquilla
Nail.
Bledsoe 1821 107
Nash, John (Captain) Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John
Donalson and William Hogan be appointed Justice of the Peace.
Jefferson 1821 23
Nave, John Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima
Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.
Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.
Carter 1821 176
Navigation Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Navigation Petition of Edward Clark asking for privilege of using his plan to
tow boats over rapids on Tennessee Rivers.
1821 201
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Navigation Petition regarding the removal of obstructions to navigation on Red
River.
Robertson 1821 204
Negro, Harry Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Negro, Sam Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Negro, Sophy Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Neville, James Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked
Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,
John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin
Langford.
Smith 1821 36
Noluchucky River Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of
Noluchucky River.
Greene 1821 205
Norwell, Joseph Petition of Joseph Norwell asking compensation for advertising
Hiwassee District land sale.
Rutherford 1821 12
O‟Guin, Hardy Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the
southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &
Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.
Buckhannon‟s Company.
Humphreys 1821 81
Oaks, Nancy Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Selvidge. Statement of Nancy Oaks. (See also 1820-25)
Monroe 1821 55
Oliver, Susannah Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,
Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander
McMillan.
Knox 1821 66
Oliver, Thomas Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,
Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander
McMillan.
Knox 1821 66
Outlaw, Aleaxander S.
(Major)
Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the
court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in
petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &
Captain William Kelly.
Jefferson 1821 151
Overton County,
annexation
Petition of Jackson County to annex part to Overton County. Jackson,
Overton
1821 106
Overton, John Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)
free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in
petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a
Negro woman, Sophy.
Davidson 1821 123
Pace, James Petition of Mary Ann Pace, widow of James Pace, regarding the
selling of land to provide support for his children.
1821 147
Pace, Mary Ann Petition of Mary Ann Pace, widow of James Pace, regarding the
selling of land to provide support for his children.
1821 147
Palmer, Thomas, Jr. Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar
Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for
failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.
Cocke 1821 134
Palmer, Thomas, Sr. Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar
Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for
failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.
Cocke 1821 134
Parker, Jacob Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,
proprietors of turnpike road asking yearly tax for upkeep of road.
Greene 1821 90
Patrick, Lace Mars Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Patrick, Robert Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Patrick, Robert D. Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,
Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10
supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)
Rutherford 1821 152
Patrick, Wiley Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace
Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &
Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1821 83
Patterson, John T. Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the
southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &
Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.
Buckhannon‟s Company.
Humphreys 1821 81
Patton, James Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,
Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement
of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 18
Patton, Martha Mark Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,
Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement
of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 18
Patton, William Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,
Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement
of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 18
Pearee, Abner Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Pearson, Christian Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Pearson, P. F. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,
Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &
David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 101
Pemberton, Jesse Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce. Wilson 1821 65
Pemberton, Ruth Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce. Wilson 1821 65
Pendleton, John Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to
retail liquor without a license.
Warren 1821 125
Pennywell, Jonathan Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of
South Carolina regarding the estate of Mason Lee.
1821 17
Pennywell, William Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of
South Carolina regarding the estate of Mason Lee.
1821 17
Perry County Petition of Perry County asking that their county limits be
established and for the location of the County seat to be fixed.
Perry 1821 77
Perry County,
boundaries
Petition of Perry & Humphreys Counties regarding a permanent line
between these two Counties.
Humphreys,
Perry
1821 79
Phillip, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be
appointed Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Robert Branch.
Wilson 1821 138
Pierce, Aaron Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter
Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.
Jefferson 1821 154
Pikeville Turnpike Petition from Warren County concerning upkeep and repair of the
Pikeville Turnpike Road.
Warren 1821 145
Piles Turnpike Petition of proprietors of Piles turnpike road regarding the
maintenance of the road.
Bledsoe 1821 163
Purkepile, Rachel Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Purkeypile, Elizabeth Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth
Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.
Grainger 1821 67
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Ramsey, Margery Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Ramsey, Shewbridge Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &
Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 57
Rayburn, Hodge Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,
Hodge Rayburn. (18 supporting signatures.)
Hickman 1821 26
Rayburn, Rosanna Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,
Hodge Rayburn. (18 supporting signatures.)
Hickman 1821 26
Reaves, Levi H. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her
husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.
Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 49
Red River Petition regarding the removal of obstructions to navigation on Red
River.
Robertson 1821 204
Reed, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Relief, Bail Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying
bail for Abel R. Richardson.
Roane 1821 180
Ren, Luresay Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Ren, Solomon Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Reynolds, William Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,
proprietors of turnpike road asking yearly tax for upkeep of road.
Greene 1821 90
Richardson, Abel R. Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying
bail for Abel R. Richardson.
Roane 1821 180
Richmond, Mary Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of
Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.
Sumner 1821 37
Right, James Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of
Shannonsville. Also ask that James Right, Frederick C. Holland &
Jackson White be appointed as commissioners.
Perry 1821 78
Roane Count Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn
Counties asking to form a new county.
Blount,
Monroe,
Roane,
McMinn
1821 9
Rodgers, John Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis
Wilson Bond. Affidavit of John Rodgers.
Warren 1821 183
Rogers, David S.
(Captain)
Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Rogers, George Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:
Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George
Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.
Hawkins 1821 70
Roundtree, Thomas
(Esquire)
Petition of Lincoln County asking the town of Lynchburg be formed.
Named in petition: Thomas Roundtree, Esquire.
Lincoln 1821 58
Rutherford County,
annexation
Petitions for and against the annexation of part of Rutherford County
to Davidson County.
Rutherford,
Davidson
1821 207
Sanders, James Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Sanford, John Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5
supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 192
Sellars, Samuel Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,
Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel
Sellars.
Jefferson 1821 185
Selvidge, George Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Selvidge. Statement of Nancy Oaks. (See also 1820-25)
Monroe 1821 55
Selvidge, Mary Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Selvidge. Statement of Nancy Oaks. (See also 1820-25)
Monroe 1821 55
Shannonsville, TN Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of
Shannonsville. Also ask that James Right, Frederick C. Holland &
Jackson White be appointed as commissioners.
Perry 1821 78
Sharp, P. Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
Shropshire, David
(Capt.)
Petition from Dickson County asking loan of public arms to the
newly formed light infantry company of Capt. David Shropshire.
Dickson 1821 35
Shute, Philip Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Shute, Thomas Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Slavery An address presented at the 7th Annual Convention of the
Manumission Society regarding slavery presented by John Caldwell.
1821 190
Smith, Catharine
Robinson
Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her
husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.
Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 49
Smith, George L. Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,
Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne
Gunter.
Warren 1821 50
Smith, John P. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her
husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.
Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1821 49
Smith, Lydia Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her
husband, William Smith.
1821 15
Smith, Samuel H. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,
Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &
Tilman A. Cresp.
Maury 1821 42
Smith, William Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her
husband, William Smith.
1821 15
Stamps, Edmond,
(Ensign)
Petition of Ensign Edward Stamps asking relief from two fines
assessed against him.
White 1821 102
Standefer, James A petition from the inhabitants of Franklin County asking the repeal
of an act passed in 1819 authorizing James and Luke Standefer to cut
and open a certain road.
Franklin 1821 203
Standefer, Luke A petition from the inhabitants of Franklin County asking the repeal
of an act passed in 1819 authorizing James and Luke Standefer to cut
and open a certain road.
Franklin 1821 203
Star, James Petition asking that James Star be granted citizenship. Monroe 1821 191
State Bank Petition of Maury County regarding the State bank and the issuing of
bank notes. Many signatures.
Maury 1821 153
State Bank Petition from Maury County regarding 1.) organization of the county
courts and 2.) function of the State Bank.
Maury 1821 155
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Steward, Peterson Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her
husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson
Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &
Aseaneak Dalton.
Sumner 1821 170
Stewart County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county by using a portion of land from each
of these counties.
Dickson,
Stewart,
Montgomery,
Humphreys
1821 34
Stewart County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys
Counties to form a new county.
Dickson,
Montgomery,
Stewart,
Humphreys
1821 196
Stewart County,
boundaries
Petition from Stewart County asking they be reduced to
Constitutional size with the Tennessee River as its western
boundary. Also request a new county be laid off to be known as
Carroll County. (Many signatures)
Stewart,
Carroll
1821 189
Stewart County,
division
Petition from citizens west of Tenn. River now attached to Stewart
County asking the county be divided.
Stewart 1821 33
Stewart County, land
sale
Petition asking that the sheriff of Stewart County release certain
lands from executions.
Stewart 1821 199
Stokes, Isbel Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Stokes, William Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Stone, Derinda Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lemuel W. Stone. Signatures of 13 of her neighbors supporting this
request. (see 1823-21)
Maury 1821 11
Stone, Lemuel W. Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lemuel W. Stone. Signatures of 13 of her neighbors supporting this
request. (see 1823-21)
Maury 1821 11
Street, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,
James Street. (27 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 56
Street, James Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,
James Street. (27 supporting signatures.)
Sumner 1821 56
Stump, Frederick Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Stump, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John
Stump , regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.
Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.
Davidson 1821 156
Suggs, George A. Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
Sullivan County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken
from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties so as to
form a new county. They request this because of the hardship of
those now living on isolated boundaries.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 73
Sullivan County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties
to form a new county from a portion of land from each of their
counties.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 89
Sullivan, Ann E. Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5
supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 192
Sullivan, Elisha Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5
supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1821 192
Swan, Isaac Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Swaney, James N. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband
James N. Swaney. (See also 1820-66)
Davidson 1821 54
Swaney, Sarah R. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband
James N. Swaney. (See also 1820-66)
Davidson 1821 54
Swisher, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Tarrent, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Tate, David Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats
in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:
David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William
Lain.
Grainger 1821 95
Taxes Petition of Sheriff Thomas Taylor of White County regarding
collection of county taxes.
White 1821 104
Taylor, Abner Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Taylor, Andrew Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of
David and Andrew Taylor. James Bigsby named in petition
1821 198
Taylor, David Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of
David and Andrew Taylor. James Bigsby named in petition
1821 198
Taylor, Nancy Newsom Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Taylor, Thomas Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,
Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.
Bedford,
Rutherford
1821 64
Taylor, Thomas
(Sheriff)
Petition of Sheriff Thomas Taylor of White County regarding
collection of county taxes.
White 1821 104
Tennessee River Petition from citizens west of Tennessee River asking new counties
be established for that area.
1821 62
Terrell, Timothy Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:
Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew
M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.
Rutherford 1821 162
Thomas, David Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture
payment for George Cook. Also named: Elisha Elmore.
Morgan,
Overton
1821 10
Thompson, William Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly
Thompson Brown. Named in petition, William Thompson. (26
supporting signatures.)
Lincoln 1821 51
Trires, Jesse Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in
petition: Jesse Trires. A letter from Elizabeth is also included.
Warren 1821 19
Walker, John Petition of John Walker asking to cut a road through the land of
William Henderson.
Sevier 1821 2
Wallen, Elizabeth L. Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Wallen, Moses Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James
Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua
Barton, John Bealey.
Rutherford 1821 44
Walton, Timothy Dr. Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,
William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou
Dyer.
1821 98
Warren County,
boundaries
Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking the county line
be run and marked between Warren and White Counties.
Warren, White 1821 194
Warren County, courts Petition asking the repeal of the quorum court and the reduction of
fees of county officials. (Cover sheet only, no actual petition.)
Warren 1821 195
Washington County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken
from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties so as to
form a new county. They request this because of the hardship of
those now living on isolated boundaries.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 73
Washington County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties
to form a new county from a portion of land from each of their
counties.
Greene,
Hawkins,
Sullivan,
Washington
1821 89
Watson, James Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a
divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &
Joseph K. Kane.
Davidson 1821 184
Watson, Mary Poyser Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a
divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &
Joseph K. Kane.
Davidson 1821 184
Weaver, George Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.
(41 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 53
Weaver, Nancy Sperry Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.
(41 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 53
Webb, Benjamin Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Webb, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,
Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.
Warren 1821 68
Webb, John Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos
Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,
James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named
in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,
Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.
Obion 1821 45
Webb, Richard Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,
Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.
Warren 1821 68
Wellborn, James Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,
Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North
Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina
to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in
building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
Washington 1821 115
Wells, Jacob Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob
Wells. Named in petition: George Morris.
Roane 1821 179
West Tennesse Petition from citizens west of Tennessee River asking new counties
be established for that area.
1821 62
West Tennessee Petition from inhabitants of West Tenn. to form new counties. 1821 30
West Tennessee Petition from Western District (Forked Deer River area) asking new
counties be laid off and established. (292 signatures)
1821 61
White County,
boundaries
Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking the county line
be run and marked between Warren and White Counties.
Warren, White 1821 194
White, (Captain) Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.
White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.
Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.
Greene 1821 93
White, Hugh Lawson Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh
Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.
Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh
Lawson White.
Davidson 1821 160
White, Jackson Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of
Shannonsville. Also ask that James Right, Frederick C. Holland &
Jackson White be appointed as commissioners.
Perry 1821 78
Whitney, Elijah Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,
Lucretia Bryant Dyer. Named in petition: Elijah Whitney.
Sumner 1821 171
Wilks, (Captain) Petition from Militia Officers of Maury County asking compensation
for attending court martial of Captain Wilks.
Maury 1821 186
Williams, William Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar
Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for
failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.
Cocke 1821 134
Williamson County,
annexation
Petition from certain Davidson County residents asking they be
annexed to Williamson County.
Davidson,
Williamson
1821 164
Wilson, Robert Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that
John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert
Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as
Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)
Madison 1821 60
Wormley, John C. Petition asking that John C. Wormley be appointed magistrate
occasioned by the resignation of Joseph Herdon.
Maury 1821 202
Yeatman, Woods and
Co.
Petition from Giles County regarding fair & equal taxation of
Yeatman, Woods and Company.
Giles 1821 63
Yoakum, Jesse Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be
annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.
Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.
Campbell,
Claiborne
1821 132
York, Uriah Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,
Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.
Warren 1821 68
Young, Archibald Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69
Young, Polly Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,
Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of
Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor
Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1821 69