Tennessee Petitions 1822 - 1823
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Adams, Thomas Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Adams, Thomas Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Adkins, Jesse Petition of Jesse Adkins asking relief of court cost on a charge for
which he was acquitted.
Campbell 1822 50
Adkins, John Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Alldredge, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Alldredge, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Alley, David (Captain) Petition from Roane County asking for 1.) the examination of school
lands and 2.) the prosecution of cases by justice of peace in the
various captain’s companies. Named in petition: Captain David
Alley.
Roane 1823 40
Anderson County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Anderson, Isaac Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Anderson, Richard Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
Anderson, William Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Andrews, Cullens Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
Armstrong, John Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Armstrong, John Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Armstrong, John Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Armstrong, Martin Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting claims over a land
grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition: Martin
Armstrong.
Hickman 1822 87
Armstrong, Martin Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas Spencer, regarding a
land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.
Rutherford 1823 34
Arthey, Elijah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Arthey, Sarah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Asher, William R. Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Aspy, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Babb, Elizabeth
Fitchjearl
Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House. (79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Babb, William Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House. (79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Badgett, B. Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Badgett, Samuel Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Bailey, Catherine Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Bailey, John Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Baird, Robert Petition from Williamson County asking relief for John Ragsdale.
Named in petition: his Negro man, Jim, and Robert Baird. (many
signatures)
Williamson 1823 32
Baker, Joseph Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Baldridge, Andrew Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Baldwin, Clement F. Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for relief from taxes. Named
in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.
Bedford 1823 116
Barbee, Matthew Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Barkley, James Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Barns, James
(Representative)
Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Bastardy Bonds Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need to post a security
bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support for a
bastard child born to Polly Davis.
Maury 1822 15
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Battle Creek Petition from Marion County regarding John Cunningham’s mill on
Battle Creek.
Marion 1823 19
Beason, John Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
Beason, Nancy Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition from a portion of Rutherford County asking to be annexed
to Bedford County. (many signatures)
Bedford,
Rutherford
1823 54
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition of certain citizens of Rutherford County asking to be
annexed to Bedford County.
Rutherford,
Bedford
1823 68
Bedford, Jonas Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Bell, Daniel Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Bell, Montgomery Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of $12,000.00 to finance
iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee recommending
denial of the loan.
Dickson 1822 47
Bell, Nathan Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Benton, Jesse Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Blackson Mr. Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.
1823 10
Blakemore, Olley Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Blount, John G. Petition of John G. Blount regarding lost land warrants. Maury 1822 37
Blount, William
(Governor)
Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Bohannon, Gideon Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Boswell, James Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Boswell, Susannah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Boundaries, Tennessee
& Virginia
The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning Tennessee Virginia
State Line.
1823 137
Boundary, Tennessee /
Kentucky
Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Bounds, Thomas Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Bowly, Samuel Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Boyd, Adam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Boyd, Robert Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Bradshaw, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Bradshaw, Thomas Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Brassfield, Sally
Queener
Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Brassfield, Thomas Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Breathite, E. Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Bridge Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Bridge Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding repair and
upkeep of a certain road & bridge.
Hawkins,
Sullivan
1823 119
Bridge Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on Collins River. Warren 1823 134
Briggs, John Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Brigham, John Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Brooker, John Petition of John Brooker requesting compensation for a rifle taken
by Capt. David Snodgrass for military use.
Sullivan 1822 53
Brooks, Robert Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.
Franklin 1823 103
Brown, A. V. Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Brown, Barnard P. Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Brown, Henry H. Petition from Henderson County asking that Henry H. Brown be
appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Henderson 1822 43
Brown, Henry H. Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Brown, Jacob Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Brown, James
(Cherokee)
Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee, asking for
citizenship.
1823 9
Brown, John Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Brown, John Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Brown, John Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Brown, John (Captain) Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Brown, Robert Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Brown, Samuel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Brown, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Bruce, William
(Captain)
Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
Buchanan, William Affidavit of William Buchanan regarding a turnpike road. Franklin 1823 56
Buckner, John W. Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Buffalo Valley Petition from Jackson County asking Lewis R. Vance be allowed to
erect gates on a road being cut through his property in Buffalo
Valley.
Jackson 1823 133
Bullard, Henry Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Bullard, Joseph Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Burgers, Abner Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Butler, Vines Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Calaway, Joseph Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Caldwell, Abriam Petition from Perry County asking release from the current choice of
a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and
Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.
Perry 1822 45
Cameron, Samuel Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Campbell County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Campbell County,
courts
Petition from Campbell County asking for a change in the time of
court terms.
Campbell 1823 140
Campbell, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Campbell, James Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Campbell, Mary Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31 supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Campbell, Phebe Petition of Phebe Campbell asking for a land grant. Her late
husband died of snake bite.
McMinn 1823 108
Campbell, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Campbell, William Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31 supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Camson, Susanna Mrs. Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Canal Petition regarding canals and the opening of waterways for
navigation.
McMinn 1822 75
Capenton, George
(Colonel)
Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Caperton, George Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Cardwell, Elizabeth
Ferguson
Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Cardwell, William E. Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Carlock, Isaac Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Carlock, Sarah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Carloss, William Carter Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Carmichael, John Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Carmichael, Margaret Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Carnes, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Carpenter, Asa Petition asking that Asa Carpenter be restored to full rights of
citizenship.
1822 14
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Carpenter, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Carr, Albert Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Carriger, Andrew Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Carriger, Michael Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Carroll County Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Carter, John Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Cash, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Casserton, George Petition from Franklin County to authorize Mr. George Casserton to
cut a turnpike road.
Franklin 1823 46
Charles, Isaac Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Cherry, Clemigill Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
Cherry, Daniel Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Cherry, Isham Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Childers, Betsy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Childress, Stephen Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Citizenship Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee, asking for
citizenship.
1823 9
Citizenship Petition of 86 citizens of Robertson County asking Adkins Powell be
restored to full rights of citizenship.
Robertson 1823 24
Claiborne County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Claiborne County,
courts
Petition from Claiborne County regarding the time courts are held. Claiborne 1823 102
Clark, Isaac Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
Clarke, (General) Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land grant or other relief for
Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.
Roane 1823 79
Clayton, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Cliftan, Henry Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Cloud, Mary Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud, asking to sell his
deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education of
their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of Mary
Cloud in folder.
1822 74
Cloud, Robert Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud, asking to sell his
deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education of
their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of Mary
Cloud in folder.
1822 74
Cocke County,
boundaries
Petition of those residing south of French Broad and Holston Rivers
and west of Big Pigeon River asking for a land office. Also asking a
change in the Jefferson and Cocke Counties line.
Jefferson,
Cocke
1823 38
Cocke County, land Petition from Cocke County asking that Sheriffs and Constables
sales be held at Court House on specified dates.
Cocke 1822 52
Cocke, John (Major
General)
Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun
impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General John
Cocke & Captain John Netherton.
1822 27
Cocke, John (Major
General)
Petition of James McCoy asking compensation for rifle used by
militia. Named in petition: Captain John Statton & Major General
John Cocke.
1822 116
Cockram, Daniel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Cole, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Coleman, Thomas
(Colonel)
Petition from Perry County asking release from the current choice of
a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and
Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.
Perry 1822 45
Collins River Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on Collins River. Warren 1823 134
Conner, James Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Cook, Sally Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Cooke, John F. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Cooper, Charles Petition of Joel Parrish and Charles Cooper, employees of State
Bank, asking for a raise. Statement of support by directors of the
bank.
1822 59
Cooper, James Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Cooper, John Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Nancy Jones Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Cooper, Peggy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Sara Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Stephen Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Cooper, William Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Cotton Memorial of John B. West asking for a loan to expand a cotton
spinning mill in Nashville.
Davidson 1822 26
Cotton, Joseph Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Cowan, William Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Cox, Absalom Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Cox, Judith H. Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Cox, William Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Craig, William Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Crawford, Hiriam Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward for apprehending
criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam Crawford.
Maury 1822 62
Crawford, Josiah Petition of Josiah Crawford asking for a loan of $400.00. Bledsoe 1822 66
Crawford, William P. Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward for apprehending
criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam Crawford.
Maury 1822 62
Crisp, Elisha C. Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller requesting release as
securities for debt of Thomas Howard.
Lawrence 1822 48
Crocker, Samuel Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Crockett, Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Cumberland Mountain Petition from Bledsoe and Warren County concerning the failure of
William Raney & Company to maintain the road leading to the
turnpike road across Cumberland Mountain. (See also 1823-127 &
1823-130)
Bledsoe,
Warren
1823 120
Cunningham, Aaron Petition of Aaron Cunningham requesting to practice law without a
license. (300 supporting signatures.)
Lawrence 1823 25
Cunningham, James Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Cunningham, John Petition from Marion County regarding John Cunningham’s mill on
Battle Creek.
Marion 1823 19
Cunningham, Margaret Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Currin, John Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Dalherty, (General) Petition from citizens on the County line asking they be allowed to
continue holding musters in Jefferson County instead of Sevier
County. Named in petition: Col. Wear & Gen. Dalherty.
Jefferson,
Sevier
1823 65
Dam Petition from sundry citizens of Humphreys and Henry Counties
asking that Zachariah Wyatt be permitted to build a mill/dam across
Sandy River.
Humphrey,
Henry
1822 25
Dam Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish traps on
Watauga River.
Washington 1823 36
Dam Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
Dam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Dam Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Danforth, Isaiah Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth, and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Davidson, Samuel Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Davidson, Sarah Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Davis, Isham F. Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Davis, Mariott Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Davis, Nicholas Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Davis, Polly Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need to post a security
bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support for a
bastard child born to Polly Davis.
Maury 1822 15
Davis, Sally Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in Hiwassee District. Jefferson,
Greene
1823 113
Davis, Thomas E. Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Davis, William Petition from Henderson County regarding William Davis and a
certain land warrant.
Henderson 1823 50
DeLoach, William Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit of
William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.
Warren 1823 23
Devalt, Valentine Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish traps on
Watauga River.
Washington 1823 36
Deweese, Agnes Long Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Deweese, Morgan Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Dibbrell, Anthony Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Dickerson, William Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Dickerson, William Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Dickson County,
boundaries
Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of
Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.
Hickman,
Dickson
1822 58
Dickson, Ann Miller Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Dickson, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Divorce Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Divorce Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House. (79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Divorce Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Divorce Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Divorce Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Divorce Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
Divorce Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Divorce Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from his wife
Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.
Montgomery 1822 95
Divorce Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31 supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Divorce Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Divorce Petition of Jerusha Scholl asking for a divorce from her husband
Milton Scholl.
Davidson 1822 99
Divorce Petition of Mary Taylor asking for a divorce from her husband
Samuel Taylor.
Sullivan 1822 100
Divorce Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Sandlin asking for a divorce from her husband
Randolph Sandlin. (13 Supporting signatures.) Letters from Rudolph
Sandlin.
Washington 1822 103
Divorce Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Divorce Petition of Peggy McNabb asking for a divorce from her husband
John McNabb.
Carter 1822 105
Divorce Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Divorce Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Divorce Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Divorce Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Divorce Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Divorce Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Divorce Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ogle asking for a divorce from her husband
James Ogle.
Bledsoe 1822 114
Divorce Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Divorce Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Divorce Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Divorce Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Divorce Petition of Judah Myers asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Myers. (27 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1823 67
Divorce Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Divorce Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
Divorce Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Divorce Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Divorce Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Divorce Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Divorce Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Dodson, John Petition from McMinn County regarding John Dodson and land to
produce sugar.
McMinn 1823 111
Doherty, George Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
Doherty, George
(General)
Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Donalson, Stokeley Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth, and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county line.
Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)
Fentress,
Overton
1823 128
Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county lines
and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition: Jonathan
Douglas.
Fentress,
Overton
1823 131
Douthie, Ambrose Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Dowell, Archibald Petition of Bedford County asking that Archibald Dowell be
appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George Lander’s
Company to replace resigning John Thompson.
Bedford 1823 96
Doyal, John Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Doyle, John L. Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House. (79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Duck River Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
Dugger, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be legally established.
(Born as Lawson Dugger.)
Carter 1823 97
Duncan, Mary Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Duncan, Rawly Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Dunkin, Lucinda Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Dunlap, Robert Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Durham, Joseph Petition of Joseph Durham regarding a land entry. Perry 1823 91
Durham, Thomas Petition from Sumner County asking that Thomas Durham be
allowed to peddle goods and liquor without a license.
Sumner 1823 7
Dyer, Abram Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Dyer, Joel J. Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Dyer, John Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
East Tenn. College Petition of the trustees of East Tennessee College asking their share
of income from school lands to help with construction of buildings.
Knox 1822 33
Edmundson, Robert Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Edwards, Gilles Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Elk River Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
English, Matthew Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Espey, William Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Essary, John Petition from Perry County regarding land claim of John Essary. Perry 1823 90
Estate Settlement Petition of Elizabeth Saunders asking permission to administrate
deceased husband’s estate.
Robertson 1822 117
Estate Settlement Petition from White County asking that Thomas Little be heir to
estate of brother, William Little.
White 1823 89
Estate Settlement Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.
Franklin 1823 103
Etter, (Captain) Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias Peters be appointed
as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused by
resignation of Douglass Oliver.
Anderson 1823 148
Eury, Francis Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Ewing, A. B. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Farmer, Fanny Allen Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Farmer, John Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Fees, Constable Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement for constable fees in
the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of Tenn.
vs. Pegga Lockard.
Lawrence 1823 31
Fees, Juror’s Petition from Grainger County asking to raise juror’s fees. Grainger 1823 26
Fees, Justice of the
Peace
Petition from Sumner County asking a law be passed allowing fees
for those serving as Justice of the Peace.
Sumner 1822 86
Fentress County Petition from Warren and Fentress Counties regarding the upkeep of
a certain road by William Rainy and Company. (See also 1823-120
& 1823-130)
Warren,
Fentress
1823 127
Fentress County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county line.
Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)
Fentress,
Overton
1823 128
Fentress County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county lines
and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition: Jonathan
Douglas.
Fentress,
Overton
1823 131
Ferry Petition asking that public ferries be required to carry people to
worship on Sunday free of charge.
1822 89
Finley, John Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Fisk, Moses The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning Tennessee Virginia
State Line.
1823 137
Fite, Thomas Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Fletcher, Edmond Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Fletcher, Lewis Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Fletcher, Polly Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Floyd, Jonathan Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Force, Albert B. Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Force, Albert B. Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Foute, Daniel B. Petition asking that Daniel B. Foute be appointed as Notary Public. Blount 1823 110
Franklin County, roads Petition from Franklin County to authorize Mr. George Casserton to
cut a turnpike road.
Franklin 1823 46
Franklin, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
French Broad River Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth, and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Fulton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Fulton, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Gamble, Charles
(Sheriff)
Petition asking relief for Charles Gamble, Sheriff of Hamilton
County.
Hamilton 1822 70
Ganbery, Patsay Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Garland, Samuel Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Gibbs, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Gibbs, William Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Gibson County Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Gideon, Roger Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land grant or other relief for
Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.
Roane 1823 79
Giger, George Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting House, a
Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school on.
Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.
Jefferson 1823 52
Gillespie, Allen
(Justice)
Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of Justice
Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie
impeachment.
Greene 1822 55
Gillespie, George Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Gillespie, George Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Gillespie, James Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Goodwin, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be legally established.
(Born as Lawson Dugger.)
Carter 1823 97
Gordon, George Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Gordon, John (Captain) Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Gossage, William Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Graham, Charles Petition of William Kinny regarding land. Statements by John
Reeves and Charles Graham. (37 supporting signatures.)
Perry 1823 20
Graham, Nancy Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Graham, Reuben P. Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Grainger County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Graves, George
(Captain)
Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Gray, Scott Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Gray, Thomas Tax Statements for the years 1821, 1822 from Thomas Gray, Sheriff
of Henry County.
Henry 1823 35
Gray, Thomas Petition of Thomas Gray asking refund of over paid taxes. Henry 1823 61
Green, Joseph, General Petition by the heirs of General Joseph Green regarding a North
Carolina land grant issued to him.
1823 106
Green, Nathan Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Greene County, court
house
Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Greer, George Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Greer, John Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Greer, Joseph Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Greer, Joseph Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Greer, Rachel Gely Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Grooms, James Petition asking that James Grooms be restored to full rights of
citizenship.
Bedford 1822 17
Guilford County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County asking they be
organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County. (137
signatures)
Hardin,
Guilford
1823 71
Guin, Brian Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Halbert, William Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Hall, Easter Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Hall, Roswell Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Hamilton, Joseph Letter from Joseph Hamilton to Jacob Peck regarding the
appointment of two Justice of Peace in Jefferson County.
Jefferson 1822 35
Hammons, John Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31 supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Hardeman County Petition of citizens living below Madison County asking that they be
organized as a new county. (Hardeman County)
Hardeman 1823 16
Hardeman, Thomas A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Hardin County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County asking they be
organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County. (137
signatures)
Hardin,
Guilford
1823 71
Harpeth River Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of $12,000.00 to finance
iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee recommending
denial of the loan.
Dickson 1822 47
Harris, Amey Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Harris, Andrew Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Harris, Archibald Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Harris, Richard Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Harris, Thomas A. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to hawk and peddle liquor without a
license.
Williamson 1822 83
Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Hasten, Benjamin Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Hawkins County, road Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding repair and
upkeep of a certain road & bridge.
Hawkins,
Sullivan
1823 119
Hawkins, James Petition of James Hawkins asking relief by way of piece of land for
his Revolutionary War service.
Roane 1823 83
Henderson County,
boundaries
Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Hendricks, Edom Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun
impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General John
Cocke & Captain John Netherton.
1822 27
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Henry County Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Hickman County Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding the southern line of
Hickman County and the location of the County seat.
Hickman 1822 32
Hickman County Petition of 193 citizens of Hickman County regarding the location of
the county seat.
Hickman 1822 94
Hickman County,
boundaries
Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding the southern line of
Hickman County and the location of the County seat.
Hickman 1822 32
Hickman County,
boundaries
Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of
Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.
Hickman,
Dickson
1822 58
Hickman County, court
house
Petition from commissioners of Hickman County asking to sell the
old court house in the town of Vernon.
Hickman 1823 37
Hill, Alexander
(Esquire)
Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit of
William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.
Warren 1823 23
Hill, Cyra Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Hill, Lewis Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Hiwassee District Petition of land owners on the Little Tennessee River asking land
preference to adjoining land across the River in the Hiwassee
District.
Blount 1822 13
Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Hiwassee District Petition of citizens who purchased land in Hiwassee District prior to
establishment of Indian Reservation.
McMinn 1822 41
Hiwassee District Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Hiwassee District Petition of 275 citizens of Monroe County asking land purchase
preference in Hiwassee District.
Monroe 1822 81
Hiwassee District Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in Hiwassee District. Jefferson,
Greene
1823 113
Hiwassee District Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Hoas, Albert Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Hobson, Adcock Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Hodges, Rowland Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Hogan, (Captain) Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Hold, Harrison F.
(Jailer)
Petition of Harrison F. Hold, asking compensation for expenses
while serving as Warren County jailer.
Warren 1823 60
Holland, Richard Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Hollett, (Captain) Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
Holston River Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth, and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Holston River Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Hooper, Clarender Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Hooper, Mary Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Hopkins, Neal Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Horgett, Frederick Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Horton, John Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Houston, James Petition of James Houston showing claims for ammunition and
supplies procured by him to protect Houston Station during Indian
War of 1788 by order of Colonel Daniel Kennedy.
Blount 1823 153
Houston, James Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, John Sr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, Jorn Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, Robert Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Howard, Peggy Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Howard, Thomas Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller requesting release as
securities for debt of Thomas Howard.
Lawrence 1822 48
Huff, Daniel Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Hughes, James Petition asking that James Hughes be pardoned from perjury charge. Williamson 1822 88
Hughes, William Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Hulme, Susan Childress Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Hulme, Thomas Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Hulse, James P. (Brig.
Major)
Affidavit of Brig. Major James P. Hulse concerning mileage traveled
for service with First Brigade of Tennessee Militia.
Sullivan 1823 118
Humphreys County,
annexation
Petition of citizens of south west Stewart County asking they be
annexed to Humphreys County.
Humphreys,
Stewart
1822 115
Humphreys, Jesse Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be enabled to retain the
property of her husband, Jesse Humphreys, without giving bond &
security.
Carter 1823 69
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Humphreys, Mary Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be enabled to retain the
property of her husband, Jesse Humphreys, without giving bond &
security.
Carter 1823 69
Hunt, Nathaniel Petition of Nathaniel Hunt asking compensation for collecting taxes
in Franklin County while sheriff.
Franklin 1822 73
Impeachment Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of Justice
Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie
impeachment.
Greene 1822 55
Indian War (1788) Petition of James Houston showing claims for ammunition and
supplies procured by him to protect Houston Station during Indian
War of 1788 by order of Colonel Daniel Kennedy.
Blount 1823 153
Indian Wars Petition of Morrison Kenner asking compensation for services in
Indian War.
Hawkins 1822 34
Indian, Cherokee Petition of Jenny McIntosh, a Cherokee Indian, asking the privileges
of a white female citizen.
1822 44
Indians, Chickasaw Petition of settlers who have made improvements on lands recently
purchased from the Chickasaw asking relief or compensation for
those improvements.
1822 42
Iron Works Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of $12,000.00 to finance
iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee recommending
denial of the loan.
Dickson 1822 47
Irvin, Andrew Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Jackson, Francis A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Jarman, Robert
(General)
Petition from Perry County asking to change name of their county
seat from Perryville to Jarman, in honor of Gen. Robert Jarman.
Perry 1822 2
Jarman, TN - name
change
Petition from Perry County asking to change name of their county
seat from Perryville to Jarman, in honor of Gen. Robert Jarman.
Perry 1822 2
Jefferson County,
annexation
Petition from citizens of Sevier County living north of Tuckyhoe
asking to be annexed to Jefferson County.
Sevier,
Jefferson
1823 14
Jefferson County,
boundaries
Petition of those residing south of French Broad and Holston Rivers
and west of Big Pigeon River asking for a land office. Also asking a
change in the Jefferson and Cocke Counties line.
Jefferson,
Cocke
1823 38
Jefferson, TN Petition of George Simpson asking loan of $5,000.00. Facing
bankruptcy since legislature moved capital town of Jefferson.
Rutherford 1823 136
Johnson, Amos Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Johnson, Gideon Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Johnson, M. Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Johnson, Stanley Petition from Perry County asking relief for Stanley Johnson from
paying a fine.
Perry 1823 105
Johnson, Thomas Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Jones, Edward Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Jones, Jane Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Jones, Jane Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Jones, Philip Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Jones, William Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Jones, William Petition of William Jones, a Revolutionary War veteran and 40 year
minister of the Gospel, asking for a land grant in McMinn County.
Claiborne,
McMinn
1823 114
Justice of Peace Petition from Greene County regarding Justice of the Peace fees. Greene 1823 27
Justice of the Peace Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
Justice of the Peace Letter from Joseph Hamilton to Jacob Peck regarding the
appointment of two Justice of Peace in Jefferson County.
Jefferson 1822 35
Justice of the Peace Petition from Henderson County asking that Henry H. Brown be
appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Henderson 1822 43
Justice of the Peace Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of Justice
Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie
impeachment.
Greene 1822 55
Justice of the Peace A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Justice of the Peace Petition from Sumner County asking a law be passed allowing fees
for those serving as Justice of the Peace.
Sumner 1822 86
Justice of the Peace Petition from Maury County asking James Wilkins be appointed as a
Justice of the Peace.
Maury 1822 90
Justice of the Peace Petition from Roane County asking for 1.) the examination of school
lands and 2.) the prosecution of cases by justice of peace in the
various captain’s companies. Named in petition: Captain David
Alley.
Roane 1823 40
Justice of the Peace Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Justice of the Peace Petition of Bedford County asking that Archibald Dowell be
appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George Lander’s
Company to replace resigning John Thompson.
Bedford 1823 96
Justice of the Peace Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Justice of the Peace Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Justice of the Peace Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Justice of the Peace Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking John McKee
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 142
Justice of the Peace Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Larewell be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 143
Justice of the Peace Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Lisha Parker
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 144
Justice of the Peace Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Isaac H. Ward
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 145
Justice of the Peace Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Justice of the Peace Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Justice of the Peace Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias Peters be appointed
as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused by
resignation of Douglass Oliver.
Anderson 1823 148
Justice of the Peace Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Justice of the Peace Petition from Town of Murfreesboro asking Peter N. Smith be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to be appointed.
Rutherford 1823 151
Kain, James Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.
1823 10
Keith, (Judge) Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Kennedy, Daniel
(Colonel)
Petition of James Houston showing claims for ammunition and
supplies procured by him to protect Houston Station during Indian
War of 1788 by order of Colonel Daniel Kennedy.
Blount 1823 153
Kennedy, John Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement for constable fees in
the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of Tenn.
vs. Pegga Lockard.
Lawrence 1823 31
Kenner, Howson, Dr. Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
Kenner, Morrison Petition of Morrison Kenner asking compensation for services in
Indian War.
Hawkins 1822 34
Killingsworth, William Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
King, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Kinny, William Petition of William Kinny regarding land. Statements by John
Reeves and Charles Graham. (37 supporting signatures.)
Perry 1823 20
Kirby, David Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Knox County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Land Petition of David McNabb regarding a land entry. Served in
Revolutionary War under General Marion.
Carter 1823 98
Land Entry Petition of James McFarland regarding a land entry. (see also
petition # 1821-84 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section
5 Page 193)
Jefferson,
Greene
1823 101
Land Claims Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Land Claims Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Land Grant Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Land Grant Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Land Grant Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Land Grant Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Land Grant Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting claims over a land
grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition: Martin
Armstrong.
Hickman 1822 87
Land Grant Petition by the heirs of General Joseph Green regarding a North
Carolina land grant issued to him.
1823 106
Land Grant Petition of Phebe Campbell asking for a land grant. Her late
husband died of snake bite.
McMinn 1823 108
Land Grant Petition from McMinn County asking a land grant be given to
Elizabeth McMurray.
McMinn 1823 109
Land Grant Petition of William Jones, a Revolutionary War veteran and 40 year
minister of the Gospel, asking for a land grant in McMinn County.
Claiborne,
McMinn
1823 114
Land Office Petition of those residing south of French Broad and Holston Rivers
and west of Big Pigeon River asking for a land office. Also asking a
change in the Jefferson and Cocke Counties line.
Jefferson,
Cocke
1823 38
Land Warrant Petition of John G. Blount regarding lost land warrants. Maury 1822 37
Land Warrant Petition regarding land warrant south and west of Congressional line. 1822 40
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Land Warrant Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Land Warrant Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.
1823 10
Land Warrant Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas Spencer, regarding a
land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.
Rutherford 1823 34
Land Warrant Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Land Warrant Petition from Henderson County regarding William Davis and a
certain land warrant.
Henderson 1823 50
Land Warrant, NC Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Land Warrants Petition of William Nash and Redmund B. Nash regarding land
warrants.
1823 64
Land, Occupant Rights Petition from settlers in the Hiwassee District asking occupant rights
to land.
1823 5
Land, School Petition regarding the sale of school lands and the use of monies
earned from such sales.
1822 6
Land, School Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting House, a
Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school on.
Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.
Jefferson 1823 52
Land, School Petition from Greene County regarding the setting off of school
lands per Act of 1806.
Greene 1823 81
Lander, George
(Captain)
Petition of Bedford County asking that Archibald Dowell be
appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George Lander’s
Company to replace resigning John Thompson.
Bedford 1823 96
Lands, Indian Petition of citizens who purchased land in Hiwassee District prior to
establishment of Indian Reservation.
McMinn 1822 41
Lands, Indian Petition of settlers who have made improvements on lands recently
purchased from the Chickasaw asking relief or compensation for
those improvements.
1822 42
Lands, School Petition from Roane County asking for 1.) the examination of school
lands and 2.) the prosecution of cases by justice of peace in the
various captain’s companies. Named in petition: Captain David
Alley.
Roane 1823 40
Larewell, Joseph Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Larewell be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 143
Law, practice Petition of Aaron Cunningham requesting to practice law without a
license. (300 supporting signatures.)
Lawrence 1823 25
Lawrence County Petition from Lawrence County for and against the moving of the
county seat. (Many signatures)
Lawrence 1823 1
Lawrence County Petition from Lawrence County asking to re-locate the County Seat. Lawrence 1823 2
Lawrence County Petition from Lawrence County detailing progress on the
establishment of the county seat and expressing opposition to a
petition for relocating the county seat.
Lawrence 1823 3
Lawrence, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
Laws, Debtor’s Petition from Lincoln County to repeal the law allowing the
imprisonment of debtors.
Lincoln 1823 47
Laws, Debtor’s Petition from Rutherford County regarding debtor’s law. (67
signatures)
Rutherford 1823 77
Laws, Execution Petition asking repeal of certain execution law passed in 1820. 1822 84
Laws, Fence Petition from Montgomery County asking that the fence laws be
amended.
Montgomery 1823 82
Laws, Judicial Petition of the White County Grand Jury asking certain changes in
Judiciary Laws.
White 1823 126
Laws, Militia Petition from Greene County to amend the Militia Laws.
Greene 1823 33
Laws, School Lands Petition from commissioners of Monroe County asking law
regarding school lands be amended.
Monroe 1822 79
Lead Mine Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Lee, John Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Lewallen, Charles Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward for apprehending
criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam Crawford.
Maury 1822 62
License, Merchants Petition of Louisa Schorn asking permission to retail liquor without a
license.
Jefferson 1822 36
License, Merchants Petition of John Harrison asking to hawk and peddle liquor without a
license.
Williamson 1822 83
License, Merchants Petition from Sumner County asking that Thomas Durham be
allowed to peddle goods and liquor without a license.
Sumner 1823 7
License, Merchants Petition of Jeremiah Parker asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Giles 1823 22
License, Merchants Petition of Hiram Putnam asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Hamilton 1823 45
License, Merchants Petition of Elizabeth Tucker asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
Robertson 1823 58
License, Merchants Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Lincoln County,
annexation
Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Linvill, Mary Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Liquor Petition of Louisa Schorn asking permission to retail liquor without a
license.
Jefferson 1822 36
Liquor Petition of John Harrison asking to hawk and peddle liquor without a
license.
Williamson 1822 83
Liquor Petition from Sumner County asking that Thomas Durham be
allowed to peddle goods and liquor without a license.
Sumner 1823 7
Little, Thomas Petition from White County asking that Thomas Little be heir to
estate of brother, William Little.
White 1823 89
Little, William Petition from White County asking that Thomas Little be heir to
estate of brother, William Little.
White 1823 89
Livestock Petition from Carter County asking that stock belonging to citizens
of Washington County not be allowed to range in Carter County.
Carter,
Washington
1823 87
Lockard, Pegga Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement for constable fees in
the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of Tenn.
vs. Pegga Lockard.
Lawrence 1823 31
Logan, William A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Logue, William Petition of William Logue regarding land. Named in petition and
affidavits of William Mitchell & Isham Perkins.
White 1822 97
Lottery Petition of John McCracken asking permission to hold a lottery. Lawrence 1823 12
Lowery, Charles Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Lowry, John Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Luckey, William Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Lutrell, Lewis Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Madison County Petition of citizens living below Madison County asking that they be
organized as a new county. (Hardeman County)
Hardeman 1823 16
Madison County Petition of those living south of Madison County to create a new
county.
Madison,
Hardeman
1823 92
Madison County Petition of those living south of Madison County to create a new
county.
Madison,
Hardeman
1823 93
Madison County Petition of those living south of Madison County to create a new
county.
Madison,
Hardeman
1823 94
Madison County Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Marcum, Mitchell Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Marion, (General) Petition of David McNabb regarding a land entry. Served in
Revolutionary War under General Marion.
Carter 1823 98
Marlow, (General) Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
Martin, James H. Petition of James H. Martin asking for a trial by jury. Named in
petition: Elizabeth Miller.
Humphreys 1823 62
Martin, Lewis Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Maryville, TN Petition from John Houston, Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Masey, Adam Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Mason, David A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Matthew, William Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement for constable fees in
the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of Tenn.
vs. Pegga Lockard.
Lawrence 1823 31
Maury, A. Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Maxwell, Elizabeth
Springfield
Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
Maxwell, James J.,
(Captain)
Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
Maxwell, John W. Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
Maxwell, Lydia Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
McCain, (Mr.) Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
McClanaham, James Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
McClanahan, James Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
McClung, Matthew Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
McClure, James Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from his wife
Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.
Montgomery 1822 95
McClure, Rebecca
Smith
Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from his wife
Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.
Montgomery 1822 95
McClure, William Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from his wife
Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.
Montgomery 1822 95
McCoy, James Petition of James McCoy asking compensation for rifle used by
militia. Named in petition: Captain John Statton & Major General
John Cocke.
1822 116
McCracken, John Petition of John McCracken asking permission to hold a lottery. Lawrence 1823 12
McCullough, James Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
McDowell, J. C. Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
McElhiney, John Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
McFarland, James Petition of James McFarland regarding a land entry. (see also
petition # 1821-84 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section
5 Page 193)
Jefferson,
Greene
1823 101
McGee, Adam Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
McGee, John Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
McGee, William Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
McIntosh, Jenny Petition of Jenny McIntosh, a Cherokee Indian, asking the privileges
of a white female citizen.
1822 44
McInturff, John Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
McKee, John Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking John McKee
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 142
McKensey, Jeremiah Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
McKensey, John Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
McKenzie, Jeremiah Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
McKenzie, John Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
McLemore, John C. Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
McMinn County Petition from McMinn County requesting the town of Calhoun be
made the County Seat.
McMinn 1822 49
McMinn County Petition of certain citizens of McMinn County regarding location of
a county seat. Many signatures.
McMinn 1822 65
McMinn County Petition of citizens of McMinn County asking the suspension of an
act concerning the location of the county seat. (see 1822-65)
McMinn 1822 77
McMinn, (Governor) Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
McMurray, Elizabeth Petition from McMinn County asking a land grant be given to
Elizabeth McMurray.
McMinn 1823 109
McNabb, David Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
McNabb, David Petition of David McNabb regarding a land entry. Served in
Revolutionary War under General Marion.
Carter 1823 98
McNabb, John Petition of Peggy McNabb asking for a divorce from her husband
John McNabb.
Carter 1822 105
McNabb, Margarette Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
McNabb, Peggy Petition of Peggy McNabb asking for a divorce from her husband
John McNabb.
Carter 1822 105
McNeely, James Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
McNeely, James Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
McOwen and Campbell Petition from Merchants McOwen & Campbell asking a tax refund
that was previously paid by importers of the goods taxed.
Williamson 1823 42
Merritt, Cynthia Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Miles, Hartwell Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Militia Petition of militia members south of the Tennessee River in Rhea
County asking they be allowed to hold separate musters.
Rhea 1822 67
Militia Petition of militia members south of the Tenn. River in Rhea County
asking for the establishment of a separate Battalion.
Rhea 1822 72
Militia Petition from citizens on the County line asking they be allowed to
continue holding musters in Jefferson County instead of Sevier
County. Named in petition: Col. Wear & Gen. Dalherty.
Jefferson,
Sevier
1823 65
Militia, 43rd Regiment Petition of officers of 43rd Regiment asking for money being held
by Judge Advocate to use to equip their regiment.
1822 21
Militia, 47th Regiment Petition from Bedford County asking permission to form a military
company to be known as the Bedford Patriotic Company. Named in
petition: 47th Regiment of Tennessee Militia.
Bedford 1823 55
Militia, 4th Brigade Petition from Cavalry Officers of the 4th Brigade asking laws
regarding musters be amended.
1823 73
Militia, Bedford
Patriotic Company
Petition from Bedford County asking permission to form a military
company to be known as the Bedford Patriotic Company. Named in
petition: 47th Regiment of Tennessee Militia.
Bedford 1823 55
Militia, First Brigade Affidavit of Brig. Major James P. Hulse concerning mileage traveled
for service with First Brigade of Tennessee Militia.
Sullivan 1823 118
Mill Petition from sundry citizens of Humphreys and Henry Counties
asking that Zachariah Wyatt be permitted to build a mill/dam across
Sandy River.
Humphrey,
Henry
1822 25
Mill Petition of Roger B. Sappington asking a loan from the State Bank to
assist him with improvements being made to his mill.
Davidson 1822 60
Mill Petition from Marion County regarding John Cunningham’s mill on
Battle Creek.
Marion 1823 19
Mill Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Mill Petition from Madison County concerning John Rosson and a mill. Madison 1823 123
Mill, cotton Memorial of John B. West asking for a loan to expand a cotton
spinning mill in Nashville.
Davidson 1822 26
Miller, Alex Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller requesting release as
securities for debt of Thomas Howard.
Lawrence 1822 48
Miller, Elizabeth Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Miller, Elizabeth Petition of James H. Martin asking for a trial by jury. Named in
petition: Elizabeth Miller.
Humphreys 1823 62
Miller, Frederick Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Miller, Hugh Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Minns, D. Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Mitchell, George Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Mitchell, Stephen Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit of
William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.
Warren 1823 23
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Mitchell, William Petition of William Logue regarding land. Named in petition and
affidavits of William Mitchell & Isham Perkins.
White 1822 97
Mitchell, William Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Monley, Calib Petition of Allen Morris asking relief from fine of $50.00 for assault
and battery. Named in Petition: Calib Monley & Pleasant Watkins.
Statements by Jacob Scott & Pleasant Watkins.
Williamson 1823 75
Monroe County Petition from Monroe County asking an election be held to choose
commissioners to select the permanent location for a county seat.
Monroe 1822 82
Montgomery, A. N. Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Montgomery, Hugh Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.
Franklin 1823 103
Moore, Benjamin Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Morris, Allen Petition of Allen Morris asking relief from fine of $50.00 for assault
and battery. Named in Petition: Calib Monley & Pleasant Watkins.
Statements by Jacob Scott & Pleasant Watkins.
Williamson 1823 75
Murray, (Captain) Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Myers, John Petition of Judah Myers asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Myers. (27 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1823 67
Myers, Judah Petition of Judah Myers asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Myers. (27 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1823 67
Nash, Redmund B. Petition of William Nash and Redmund B. Nash regarding land
warrants.
1823 64
Nash, William Petition of William Nash and Redmund B. Nash regarding land
warrants.
1823 64
Navigation Petition of sundry citizens of Warren, White, Jackson and Smith
Counties requesting $10,000 be appropriated to open navigation on
the Caney Fork River.
Warren,
Smith,
Jackson, White
1822 20
Navigation Petition from Bledsoe County regarding the navigation of Sequatchie
River through Bledsoe and Marion Counties.
Bledsoe,
Marion
1822 29
Navigation Petition regarding navigation on the Sequatchie River. Marion,
Bledsoe
1822 68
Navigation Petition from Greene County regarding navigation of Lick Creek. Greene 1822 69
Navigation Petition regarding canals and the opening of waterways for
navigation.
McMinn 1822 75
Negro, Jim Petition from Williamson County asking relief for John Ragsdale.
Named in petition: his Negro man, Jim, and Robert Baird. (many
signatures)
Williamson 1823 32
Nelson, John Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Netherton, John
(Captain)
Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun
impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General John
Cocke & Captain John Netherton.
1822 27
Newman, Daniel Petition of Daniel Newman asking state aid to complete a salt works. Campbell 1822 12
Newman, Joshua Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need to post a security
bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support for a
bastard child born to Polly Davis.
Maury 1822 15
Niel, Abner Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting claims over a land
grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition: Martin
Armstrong.
Hickman 1822 87
Nolen, Berry A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Norwood, Samuel Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Notary Public Petition asking that Daniel B. Foute be appointed as Notary Public. Blount 1823 110
Obion County Petition to establish a new county in the North West corner of the
state.
Obion 1823 29
Obion County Petition of citizens of northwest Tennessee to create a new County. Obion 1823 88
Obion County Petition from citizens of north west Tennessee asking that a new
county be established.
Obion 1823 107
Occupant Land Claim Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Ogle, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Ogle asking for a divorce from her husband
James Ogle.
Bledsoe 1822 114
Ogle, James Petition of Elizabeth Ogle asking for a divorce from her husband
James Ogle.
Bledsoe 1822 114
Oliver, Douglass Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias Peters be appointed
as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused by
resignation of Douglass Oliver.
Anderson 1823 148
Oliver, George W. Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Orange, Elizabeth R. Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Orange, Zephaniah Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Overton County Petition from citizens of Rhea County living south of the Tennessee
River to form a new county.
Overton, Rhea 1823 124
Overton County Petition of citizens of eastern Overton County to reduce Overton
County limits to constitutional size and to establish a new county.
Overton 1823 132
Overton County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county line.
Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)
Fentress,
Overton
1823 128
Overton County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county lines
and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition: Jonathan
Douglas.
Fentress,
Overton
1823 131
Overton County,
boundaries
Petition of citizens of eastern Overton County to reduce Overton
County limits to constitutional size and to establish a new county.
Overton 1823 132
Overton, James Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Overton, John Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Owen Grant Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
Owen, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Owen, James Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Owen, John Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Owen, Thomas Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Owins, William Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Pack, Elizabeth (Indian) Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Page, John Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Painter, Jacob P. Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Painter, Jane Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Pardon Petition asking that James Hughes be pardoned from perjury charge. Williamson 1822 88
Parker, Jeremiah Petition of Jeremiah Parker asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Giles 1823 22
Parker, Lisha Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Lisha Parker
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 144
Parrish, Joel Petition of Joel Parrish and Charles Cooper, employees of State
Bank, asking for a raise. Statement of support by directors of the
bank.
1822 59
Patterson, James Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Payton, (Mr.) Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
Peck, Jacob Letter from Joseph Hamilton to Jacob Peck regarding the
appointment of two Justice of Peace in Jefferson County
Jefferson 1822 35
Peck, Jacob Petition of Jacob Peck regarding the publishing of Reported cases of
the Supreme Court.
1823 59
Perkins, Isham Petition of William Logue regarding land. Named in petition and
affidavits of William Mitchell & Isham Perkins.
White 1822 97
Perkins, W. B. Petition of W.B. Perkins asking relief from dueling law. Williamson 1823 28
Perry County Petition from Perry County asking release from the current choice of
a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and
Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.
Perry 1822 45
Perry County,
boundaries
Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Perry, James Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting claims over a land
grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition: Martin
Armstrong.
Hickman 1822 87
Perryville, TN - name
change
Petition from Perry County asking to change name of their county
seat from Perryville to Jarman, in honor of Gen. Robert Jarman.
Perry 1822 2
Peters, Tobias Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias Peters be appointed
as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused by
resignation of Douglass Oliver.
Anderson 1823 148
Peterson, Thomas Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Petterson, Mr. Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Pettypoole, Thomas Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Petway, Hinckey A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Philpot, Timothy Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Pine Chapel Meeting
House
Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting House, a
Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school on.
Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.
Jefferson 1823 52
Polk, William Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Poor House Petition from Robertson County asking to organize a poor house. Robertson 1823 86
Pope, Hardy Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Powell, Adkins Petition of 86 citizens of Robertson County asking Adkins Powell be
restored to full rights of citizenship.
Robertson 1823 24
Preston, John Petition of John Preston regarding town lots in Surgoinsville. Named
in petition: James Surgoin.
Hawkins 1823 15
Price, Henry Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Price, Rynay Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Pruitt, James Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Purtle, (Captain) Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Putman, Hiram Petition of Hiram Putnam asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Hamilton 1823 45
Queener, Daniel Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Ragins, John Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Ragsdale, John Petition from Williamson County asking relief for John Ragsdale.
Named in petition: his Negro man, Jim, and Robert Baird. (many
signatures)
Williamson 1823 32
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Rainey, William Petition of William Rainey and others concerning a turnpike road. Bledsoe 1823 43
Rainy, William Petition from Warren and Fentress Counties regarding the upkeep of
a certain road by William Rainy and Company. (See also 1823-120
& 1823-130)
Warren,
Fentress
1823 127
Rainy, William Petition of Bledsoe and Warren Counties regarding a turnpike road
of William Rainy & Company. (See also 1823-120 & 1823-127)
Bledsoe,
Warren
1823 130
Ralston, John Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Randal, William Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Raney, William Petition from Bledsoe and Warren County concerning the failure of
William Raney & Company to maintain the road leading to the
turnpike road across Cumberland Mountain. (See also 1823-127 &
1823-130)
Bledsoe,
Warren
1823 120
Rayston, Joshua Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of Justice
Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie
impeachment.
Greene 1822 55
Reece, Yarnell Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Reed, Robert Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Reelfoot Lake Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Reeves, John Petition of William Kinny regarding land. Statements by John
Reeves and Charles Graham. (37 supporting signatures.)
Perry 1823 20
Relief, Taxes Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for relief from taxes. Named
in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.
Bedford 1823 116
Relief,Dueling Petition of W.B. Perkins asking relief from dueling law. Williamson 1823 28
Reynolds, Anderson Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Rhea County Petition from citizens of Rhea County living south of the Tennessee
River to form a new county.
Overton, Rhea 1823 124
Rhea, Robert Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Rice, John Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Richardson, David
(Sheriff)
Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Rily, Edward Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Robertson, Charles Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Robertson, Elijah Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Robinson, John Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Rosson, John Petition from Madison County concerning John Rosson and a mill. Madison 1823 123
Royall, Joseph Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for relief from taxes. Named
in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.
Bedford 1823 116
Royall, Richard Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for relief from taxes. Named
in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.
Bedford 1823 116
Russ, Avanilla Green Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Russ, Charnel Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Russell, Pleasant A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Rutherford County,
annexation
Petition from a portion of Rutherford County asking to be annexed
to Bedford County. (many signatures)
Bedford,
Rutherford
1823 54
Rutherford County,
annexation
Petition of certain citizens of Rutherford County asking to be
annexed to Bedford County.
Rutherford,
Bedford
1823 68
Rutherford County,
boundaries
Petition from Rutherford County asking that no changes be made to
the size and boundaries of their county.
Rutherford 1823 49
Rutherford, Griffith Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Safford, William Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.
1822 102
Salaries, Government
Officers
Petition from Sumner County asking for a reduction in salaries of all
government officers.
Sumner 1823 4
Salt Mining Petition of certain salt miners asking for a land grant of 3000 acres to
be used in the manufacture of salt.
1822 19
Salt Works Petition of Daniel Newman asking state aid to complete a salt works. Campbell 1822 12
Salt Works Petition from Sumner County asking that salt works be kept enclosed
to prevent cattle from drinking the water.
Sumner 1822 31
Salt Works Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Sandlin, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Sandlin asking for a divorce from her husband
Randolph Sandlin. (13 Supporting signatures.) Letters from Rudolph
Sandlin.
Washington 1822 103
Sandlin, Randolph Petition of Elizabeth Sandlin asking for a divorce from her husband
Randolph Sandlin. (13 Supporting signatures.) Letters from Rudolph
Sandlin.
Washington 1822 103
Sappington, Roger B. Petition of Roger B. Sappington asking a loan from the State Bank to
assist him with improvements being made to his mill.
Davidson 1822 60
Sarrett, Wilson M. Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Saunders, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Saunders asking permission to administrate
deceased husband’s estate.
Robertson 1822 117
Scholl, Jerusha Petition of Jerusha Scholl asking for a divorce from her husband
Milton Scholl.
Davidson 1822 99
Scholl, Milton Petition of Jerusha Scholl asking for a divorce from her husband
Milton Scholl.
Davidson 1822 99
School Lands Petition regarding the sale of school lands and the use of monies
earned from such sales.
1822 6
Schorn, Louisa Petition of Louisa Schorn asking permission to retail liquor without a
license.
Jefferson 1822 36
Scott, Jacob Petition of Allen Morris asking relief from fine of $50.00 for assault
and battery. Named in Petition: Calib Monley & Pleasant Watkins.
Statements by Jacob Scott & Pleasant Watkins.
Williamson 1823 75
Scott, John Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Scott, William S. Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Seat, William P. Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Sequatchie Valley Petition from Bledsoe County concerning a road across Sequatchie
Valley.
Bledsoe 1823 125
Sevier County,
annexation
Petition from citizens of Sevier County living north of Tuckyhoe
asking to be annexed to Jefferson County.
Sevier,
Jefferson
1823 14
Sharp, Abby Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Sharp, John Jr. Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Shearman, George Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Shearman, Milly
Elizabeth Clinton
Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Shelby County, court
house
Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Shelby County,
boundaries
Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Shelby County,
boundaries
Petition to permanently establish a seat of Justice and county
boundaries. (Map accompanying petition.)
Shelby 1823 154
Shelby County,
courthouse
Petition to permanently establish a seat of Justice and county
boundaries. (Map accompanying petition.)
Shelby 1823 154
Shell, Chris Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on Collins River.
Warren 1823 134
Shultz, John R. Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Shutz, John R. Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Shutz, John R. Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Simpson, George Petition of George Simpson asking loan of $5,000.00. Facing
bankruptcy since legislature moved capital town of Jefferson.
Rutherford 1823 136
Simpson, William Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:
William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.
1823 10
Slagle, George Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Smart, Stephen Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Smart, Stephen Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Smart, Stephen Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Smith County Petition from citizens of the south end of Smith County asking they
be allowed to form a new county.
Smith 1823 53
Smith, Daniel Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Smith, John Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Smith, Peter N. Petition from Town of Murfreesboro asking Peter N. Smith be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to be appointed.
Rutherford 1823 151
Snider, Peter Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Snodgrass, David
(Captain)
Petition of John Brooker requesting compensation for a rifle taken
by Capt. David Snodgrass for military use.
Sullivan 1822 53
Sobby, Chester Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting House, a
Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school on.
Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.
Jefferson 1823 52
Spencer, Thomas Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas Spencer, regarding a
land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.
Rutherford 1823 34
Spencer, William Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas Spencer, regarding a
land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.
Rutherford 1823 34
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Springs, Sedgwick Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
Standlye, Elijah Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Standlye, Elijah Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
State Bank Petition of Joel Parrish and Charles Cooper, employees of State
Bank, asking for a raise. Statement of support by directors of the
bank.
1822 59
State Bank Petition of Roger B. Sappington asking a loan from the State Bank to
assist him with improvements being made to his mill.
Davidson 1822 60
Statton, John (Captain) Petition of James McCoy asking compensation for rifle used by
militia. Named in petition: Captain John Statton & Major General
John Cocke.
1822 116
Stewart County,
annexation
Petition of citizens of south west Stewart County asking they be
annexed to Humphreys County.
Humphreys,
Stewart
1822 115
Stiffee, John Petition of John Stiffee to establish a town to be known as
Stiffeestown in Grainger County.
Grainger 1823 100
Stiffeestown, TN Petition of John Stiffee to establish a town to be known as
Stiffeestown in Grainger County.
Grainger 1823 100
Stith, Ferdinane Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Stocks, John Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Stone, Derinda Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Stone, Jacob F. Petition from Smith County asking that Jacob F. Stone, a free man of
color, be extended certain privileges.
Smith 1822 24
Stone, Lemuel Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Stow, Abraham
(Captain)
Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Stuffle, William Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Sugar Petition from McMinn County regarding John Dodson and land to
produce sugar.
McMinn 1823 111
Sullivan County, road Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding repair and
upkeep of a certain road & bridge.
Hawkins,
Sullivan
1823 119
Supreme Court Petition of Jacob Peck regarding the publishing of Reported cases of
the Supreme Court.
1823 59
Surgion, James Petition of John Preston regarding town lots in Surgoinsville. Named
in petition: James Surgoin.
Hawkins 1823 15
Surgoinsville, TN Petition of John Preston regarding town lots in Surgoinsville. Named
in petition: James Surgoin.
Hawkins 1823 15
Swain, John Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud, asking to sell his
deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education of
their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of Mary
Cloud in folder.
1822 74
Swaner, Violet Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Swenney, Alex M. Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Tax Collection Petition of Nathaniel Hunt asking compensation for collecting taxes
in Franklin County while sheriff.
Franklin 1822 73
Taxes Tax Statements for the years 1821, 1822 from Thomas Gray, Sheriff
of Henry County.
Henry 1823 35
Taxes, Refund Petition from Merchants McOwen & Campbell asking a tax refund
that was previously paid by importers of the goods taxed.
Williamson 1823 42
Taxes, Refund Petition of Thomas Gray asking refund of over paid taxes. Henry 1823 61
Taylor, (General) Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Taylor, Isaac Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Taylor, Mary Petition of Mary Taylor asking for a divorce from her husband
Samuel Taylor.
Sullivan 1822 100
Taylor, Samuel Petition of Mary Taylor asking for a divorce from her husband
Samuel Taylor.
Sullivan 1822 100
Tazwell, TN Petition from Claiborne County regarding the selling of lots on
public square of Tazwell.
Claiborne 1823 17
Terrell, John Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Terrell, John Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Terrill, John Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Thomas, C. T. Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Thomas, Elizabeth Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Thomas, John P. Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Thomas, Katherine Mrs. Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Thompson, John Petition of Bedford County asking that Archibald Dowell be
appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George Lander’s
Company to replace resigning John Thompson.
Bedford 1823 96
Thrasher, Robert Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Tindell, Robert Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Tinkle, George Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Tipton, Edward Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Tipton, Reubin Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Tucker, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Tucker asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
Robertson 1823 58
Turney, Hopkins S. Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Turney, Mary Lea Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Union County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
University of North
Carolina
Petition of Trustees of the University of North Carolina seeking a
resolution to disputed land now in the state of Tennessee.
1822 118
Usrey, William Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Vance, Lewis R. Petition from Jackson County asking Lewis R. Vance be allowed to
erect gates on a road being cut through his property in Buffalo
Valley.
Jackson 1823 133
Vance, William K. Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Vincent, (Captain) Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
Waggoner, Christopher Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Walker, (Doctor) Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Walker, John Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Walker, Samuel Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Ward, Isaac H. Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Ward, Isaac H. Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Isaac H. Ward
be appointed a Justice of the Peace.
1823 145
Ward, James Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Warren County Petition from Warren and Fentress Counties regarding the upkeep of
a certain road by William Rainy and Company. (See also 1823-120
& 1823-130)
Warren,
Fentress
1823 127
Warren, James Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Watauga River Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish traps on
Watauga River.
Washington 1823 36
Watkins, Owen T. A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Watkins, Pleasant Petition of Allen Morris asking relief from fine of $50.00 for assault
and battery. Named in Petition: Calib Monley & Pleasant Watkins.
Statements by Jacob Scott & Pleasant Watkins.
Williamson 1823 75
Wayne County Petition from Wayne County asking that a law be passed authorizing
the moving of the county seat to the center of the county. (Over 200
signatures.)
Wayne 1822 1
Weakley County Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Wear, (Colonel) Petition from citizens on the County line asking they be allowed to
continue holding musters in Jefferson County instead of Sevier
County. Named in petition: Col. Wear & Gen. Dalherty.
Jefferson,
Sevier
1823 65
Webb, John Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Webb, Marty Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Wells, Samuel A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
West, John Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.
Franklin 1823 103
West, John B. Memorial of John B. West asking for a loan to expand a cotton
spinning mill in Nashville.
Davidson 1822 26
While, James (General) Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
White Creek Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
White, Benjamin Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
White, John Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Whiteside, Jenkins Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
Wilkins, James Petition from Maury County asking James Wilkins be appointed as a
Justice of the Peace.
Maury 1822 90
Williams, (Colonel) Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Williams, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Williams, Nicholas Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Williams, Thomas Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
Wills, Robert Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Wills, Robert Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Wilson, Joseph Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Wilson, Joseph Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Wood, William Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Wyatt, Zachariah Petition from sundry citizens of Humphreys and Henry Counties
asking that Zachariah Wyatt be permitted to build a mill/dam across
Sandy River.
Humphrey,
Henry
1822 25
Wynn, Robert H. Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57