Tennessee Petitions 1829

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Adams, Martin Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a Bedford 1829 178 license. Adkins, John (Jailer) Petition of John Adkins, jailer of Blount County, asking a law be Blount 1829 164 passed providing relief to jailers for the expenses of keeping prisoners in their jails. Adoption Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as Sumner 1829 74 his son. Agnew, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West Sevier 1829 283 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph Clarke. Alexander, A. R. Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A. Tipton 1829 160 R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap. Alexander, Stephen Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W. Lincoln 1829 123c D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: (page 14) W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander. Alexandria, TN Petition from the Town of Alexandria asking a repeal of the law Smith 1829 154 incorporating town and permission to hold new elections. Allen, John L. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Allen, William Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending Maury 1829 234 William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Allen. Anderson, James P. Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a 1829 63 license. Anderson, Robert M. Statements from Robert M. Anderson regarding compensation for Knox 1829 67 legal services. Anderson, Sam Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia Wilson 1829 48 (Captain) musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam Anderson’s Company. Anderson, William Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 (Court Clerk) Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)

Andrew, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Anthony, Henry Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Argo, Josiah Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah Warren 1829 114 Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Absilum Brown Arms, James Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a Bledsoe, 1829 95 turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln, White and Wesly Fancher.

Armstrong, John Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining McMinn 1829 289 payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting signatures.) (See also 1829-291) Armstrong, John Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment McMinn 1829 291 for land. (See also 1829-289) Armstrong, William Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be Hawkins 1829 266 appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William Armstrong. Arnold, Nathan Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Arnold, Thomas Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Ashburn, Martin Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin Lincoln 1829 90 Ashburn. Atkinson, Elizabeth Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Augusta College Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal 1829 180 Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes. Austin, John (Jailer) Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Bailey, William (Jailer) Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court Humphreys 1829 202 session at Reynoldsburg. Baker, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker Campbell 1829 141 and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker and become his legal heir. Barbers, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. Barker, A. M. Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a Montgomery 1829 157 bridge and the impact on his ferry. Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor. Hardin 1829 206 Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James Hardin 1829 207 Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Barnett, Jesse Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in Hardeman 1829 208 petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman. Barr, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Bassil, Samuel (free Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of Hardeman 1829 107 man of color) color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.) Beabson, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Beals, Rob’t. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Beavers, Spencer Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Been, Robert Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs Grainger 1829 287 of Robert Been. Bell, Montgomery Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy Dickson 1829 235 land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.” Benton, James Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted Robertson 1829 61 to hawk and peddle without a license. Betts, Wiatt Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Bevins, Edward H. D. Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward Hamilton 1829 184 H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: William Ladderdare. Birdsong Creek Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill Humphreys 1829 241 on Birdsong Creek. Blair, Jane Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing Roane 1829 294 on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included in folder. Blair, John Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes, 1829 22 asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair. Blake, Hugh M. Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in Lincoln 1829 123b petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner. (page 12) Blalock, Jeremiah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery Sevier 1829 146 fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135 supporting signatures.) Boals, James Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Boggas, Samuel Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Boie, Gilbert Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional Maury 1829 247 District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and James Oliver. Bondurant, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Boundaries, Gallatin, Petition from the town of Gallatin asking the corporation size be Sumner 1829 51 TN reduced to original limits. Boundaries, Kentucky Petition from Stewart County regarding county line with Trigg Stewart 1829 5 & Tennessee County, Kentucky. Boundaries, Sixth Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the Warren 1829 69 Solicitorial District district be divided. Bounty, Wolf Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a Shelby 1829 200 wolf. Bounty, Wolf Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248 Bowman, Causbey Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 108 Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard. Statement by Isaac Taylor. Bowman, Elizabeth Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 108 Howard Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard. Statement by Isaac Taylor. Boyd, Elisha Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land. Hardin 1829 102 Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and Elisha Boyd.

Boyers, Margaret Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife Claiborne 1829 171 Margaret Boyers. Boyers, Michel Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife Claiborne 1829 171 Margaret Boyers. Bradefeel, Donal Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Bradford, Thomas L. Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish. Bradshaw, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Branner, George Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Branner, Michael Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Branstetter, Fredric Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)

Brayhill, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. Brewington, James Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband, Jefferson 1829 137 James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278) Brewington, Sarah Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband, Jefferson 1829 137 James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)

Bridge Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.

Bridge Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.

Bridge Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional Sumner 1829 43 bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied. Bridge Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92 Bridge Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to Warren 1829 96 build a toll bridge across Collins River. Bridge Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a Montgomery 1829 157 bridge and the impact on his ferry.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Bridge Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Bridge Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across McMinn 1829 264 Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun. Britton, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Britton, Sarah Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Brizendine, Young P. Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Brook, John Ben Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Brooks, Henry Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in Smith 1829 172 promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee. Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools. Browder, John Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and Monroe 1829 220 Richard Hyton. Brown, (General) Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Brown, Absilum Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah Warren 1829 114 Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Absilum Brown Brown, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Brown regarding land. 1829 299 Brown, Ephraim Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown.

Brown, George (County Petition of George Brown, register of Greene County, regarding Greene 1829 15 Register) change of the location of his office. Brown, Isaac Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike White 1829 8 road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.

Brown, James Petition from Monroe County recommending James Brown for a Monroe 1829 250 pension. Brown, John Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a Bledsoe, 1829 95 turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln, White and Wesly Fancher. Brown, John (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.

Brown, Joseph Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Brown, Luther Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Brown, Richard A. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Brown, William Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a Bledsoe, 1829 95 turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln, White and Wesly Fancher. Broyle, Phillip (free Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes, 1829 22 Negro) asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair. Buchanan, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 213 Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T. Neil. Buchanan, Obedience Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 213 Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T. Neil. Burk, Jacob Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J. Williamson 1829 39 Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk. Burk, Robert Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike Bledsoe, 1829 261 road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks Roane, White, Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter Morgan Hoodenpyl, surveyor. Overton Butler, Urciller Lawson Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife, Monroe 1829 221 Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp. Butler, Walles Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. Butler, William Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife, Monroe 1829 221 Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp. Byers, Nicholas Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of 1829 182 the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee District. Also named: John Lowry. Byrom, Henry Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry Franklin 1829 34 Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel Muce. Byrus, (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Cain, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Caldwell, David Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Callaway, Jos. Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife, Monroe 1829 221 Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Canal Petition to the U. S. Congress asking that the Tennessee River & 1829 21 Mobile Bay be connected by a canal or railroad. Cannady, Jessee Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Cappo, Shadrack Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be Warren 1829 115 appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack Cappo Cardwell, Robert Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be Grainger 1829 226 permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. Carey, Patrick Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of Knox 1829 277 land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.” Carlisle, Edward M. Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor. Hardin 1829 206 Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Carlisle, Edward M. Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James Hardin 1829 207 Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Carlisle, John Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor. Hardin 1829 206 Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Carlisle, John Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James Hardin 1829 207 Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Carmichael, John Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing Roane 1829 294 on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included in folder. Carrollville, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed Wayne 1829 130 from Waynesboro to Carrollville. Carty, Benjamin W. D., Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W. Lincoln 1829 123c (Captain) D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: (page 14) W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander. Cathy, Samuel Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a Bledsoe 1829 185 turnpike road. Cator, Lavin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Catron, John Petition of John Catron regarding a land claim and condemned land Lawrence 1829 300 for the Buffalo Iron Works. Chamberlain, Daniel C. Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain asking refund for overpayment of Cocke 1829 198 taxes during the time he served as Cocke County Clerk.

Chambers, John Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237 Chaplain, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband, Weakley 1829 215 Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting signatures.) Chaplain, Moses Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband, Weakley 1829 215 Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting signatures.) Chapman, Jeremiah Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate 1829 76 daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir. Chapman, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate 1829 76 daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir. Charles, James Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband, White 1829 52 James Charles, be registered and effectual in law. Charles, Tabitha Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband, White 1829 52 James Charles, be registered and effectual in law.

Charlton, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Cherry, James (Captain) Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh Warren 1829 97 O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young. Chilton, William Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N. Fentress 1829 256 Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to Gordon’s Turnpike. Citizenship Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was Rutherford, 1829 46 convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full Warren citizenship. Citizenship Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the Morgan 1829 249 reinstatement of his citizen. Citizenship Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William Campbell 1829 295 Hewitt be reinstated. Clark, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 230 Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2, page 61) Clark, Samuel Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 230 Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2, page 61) Clark, Silas (Captain) Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas Jackson 1829 151 D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Clarke, Joseph Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West Sevier 1829 283 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph Clarke. Clemmons, Jephthi Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, Jepthah Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, Lovina Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, Malinda Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, Margaret Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, Maryann Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Clemmons, William Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Coal Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding Fentress 1829 120 navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River. Cobb, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Cobb, Joseph Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John Grainger 1829 278 Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Cochran, Samuel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Cocke, John (Court Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting Grainger 1829 227 Clerk) change in revenue laws. Coffle, Jacob Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee Monroe 1829 199 District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle. Coffy, Asburg M. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Collins River Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England. Collins River Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to Warren 1829 96 build a toll bridge across Collins River. Collinsworth, J. W. Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full 1829 82 investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth. Columbia College Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds. Maury 1829 9 Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford. Combs, Aquilla Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac Madison 1829 133 Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean. Combs, John Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Overton 1829 232 Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting signatures.) Common Schools Petition from Bledsoe County regarding the establishment of a road Bledsoe 1829 135 to the Western District and Common Schools. Connelly, John W. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

Cook, Herby Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

Cotton Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing Maury 1829 20 mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale. Court Decision Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Court of Pleas and Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters, Roane 1829 243 Quarters 2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc. Crabtree, Samuel Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from Campbell 1829 236b his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting signatures.)

Crawford, (Colonel) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Crozby, James Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a Marion, 1829 244 turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition: Hamilton Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby. Crozby, Robert Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a Marion, 1829 244 turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition: Hamilton Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby. Cumberland Mountain Petition from citizens of Bledsoe County living near the road Bledsoe 1829 238 crossing Cumberland Mountain asking relief from paying taxes on turnpike roads. Cumberland Mountain Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters Rhea 1829 257 across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace, Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace. Cumberland River Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional Sumner 1829 43 bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied. Cusan, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Cusick, Samuel Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and Sevier 1829 144 Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Rainwater. Dale, John Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a White 1829 109 license. (107 supporting signatures.) Dam Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Dam Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas Franklin 1829 183 Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam. Daniel, Woodson Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms Stewart 1829 270 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel, Deceased. Davidson, Abram Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 (Captain) John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Davies, John (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Davis, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with Campbell 1829 217 the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis. Davis, Peter Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by Cocke 1829 187 William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike road. Davis, Peter Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff Cocke, 1829 205 be given a turnpike charter. Greene, Jefferson Davis, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Dean, Aulsey Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac Madison 1829 133 Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean. Deatherage, Abner Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24 Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Denson, William Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Dickerson, Nathaniel Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Dickson, Ann Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Overton 1829 232 Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting signatures.) Dickson, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Overton 1829 232 Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting signatures.) Dillard, (Captain) Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.

Dillard, James Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Dillen, Jacob Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M. Fentress 1829 192 Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their claims for construction of the Fentress County public building. Dinkins, Reubin Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph Campbell 1829 245 Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Reubin Dinkins. Divorce Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband, Warren 1829 4 Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest. Divorce Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1829 7 husband, Richard Night. Divorce Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Cocke 1829 11 Rains. (90 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 19 Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife, Weakley 1829 30 Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth Summers. Divorce Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife, Davidson 1829 36 Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting signatures. Divorce Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Rutherford 1829 41 Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her Jefferson 1829 53 husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 74, Section 3, page 97) Divorce Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband Maury 1829 59 Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303) Divorce Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron 1829 65 Short. (24 supporting signatures.)

Divorce Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay.

Divorce Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Divorce Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 108 Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard. Statement by Isaac Taylor. Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband, Lincoln 1829 117 John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M. Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section 2, page 220.) Divorce Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Divorce Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband, Jefferson 1829 137 James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278) Divorce Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 138 husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6) Divorce Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy Carroll 1829 142 Stone Palmer. Divorce Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife, Sevier 1829 145 Nancy Ponder. Divorce Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1829 150 husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61) Divorce Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife Claiborne 1829 171 Margaret Boyers. Divorce Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy Anderson 1829 191 Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille. Fentress 1829 193 (22 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly Marion 1829 211 Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 89, page 53.) Divorce Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her Carter 1829 212 husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124, page 97.) Divorce Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 213 Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T. Neil. Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband, Weakley 1829 215 Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife, Monroe 1829 221 Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp. Divorce Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife, Greene 1829 224 Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 230 Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2, page 61) Divorce Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Divorce Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Overton 1829 232 Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah Maury 1829 233 Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.) Divorce Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from Campbell 1829 236b his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.) Divorce Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding Maury 1829 268 William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121) Divorce Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Divorce Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Divorce Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Divorce Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. Dorris, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Dotson, Jesse Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Dradin, Henry Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land Hamilton 1829 271 survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin. Dresden, TN Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town Weakley 1829 93 lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers. Duggan, John Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Duncan, John Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides Warren 1829 116 be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph Mathes, John Duncan Dunlap, Hugh Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A. Tipton 1829 160 R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap. Dycke, Daniel Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K. Greene 1829 16 Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne. Dyes, William Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248 Dyre, Joseph Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up McMinn 1829 163 for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel Smith. Earle, James Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Earls, Martin Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.

Eastland, Thomas Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.

Eaton, William Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to Grainger 1829 60 hawk and peddle without a license. Edwards, Andrew S. Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce.

Edwards, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William Sumner 1829 258 Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Montgomery.. Elections Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry Franklin 1829 34 Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel Muce. Elections Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at Giles 1829 57 Williford’s Store. Elections Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard Jefferson 1829 88 Longacres become a voting place. Elections Petition from Fentress County asking they be represented with Fentress, 1829 194 Overton and Morgan Counties instead of White when voting for a Overton, state representative. Morgan

Elections Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters, Roane 1829 243 2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc. Elk River Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Ellis, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Ellis, William Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Embree, Elijah Petition of Elijah Embree asking for an extension of his loan. Washington 1829 2 England, Joseph Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England. Erwin, William Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of White 1829 110 James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore. Estate Settlement Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his Smith 1829 17 property be sold in order to pay his creditors. Estate Settlement Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband, White 1829 52 James Charles, be registered and effectual in law. Estate Settlement Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a Knox 1829 118 sale of land to settle the estate. Estate Settlement Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the Montgomery, 1829 197 estate of his deceased brother, James McClure. Henry

Evans, Mary Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to White 1829 56 retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.)

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Ewing, Nathan (County Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman, Davidson 1829 188 Court Clerk) deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court. Execution of slave Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to Smith 1829 18 Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures. Copy of proposed legislation in folder. Fagoner, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Fancher, Wesly Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a Bledsoe, 1829 95 turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln, White and Wesly Fancher. Feme Sole Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be Wilson 1829 32 given Feme Sole. Feme Sole Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Feme Sole Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege Cocke 1829 174 of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin. Feme Sole Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts Claiborne 1829 229 of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.) Fentress County, public Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M. Fentress 1829 192 building Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their claims for construction of the Fentress County public building. Ferguson, George Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a 1829 55 license. Ferry Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a Montgomery 1829 157 bridge and the impact on his ferry. Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to Davidson 1829 219 Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)

Ferry Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Ferry Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be Washington 1829 263 established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River. Ferry Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing Roane 1829 294 on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action included in folder. Fickle, Abraham B. Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1829 150 husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61)

Fickle, Margaret Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1829 150 husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61) Fields, Allen Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104 Fine, Jonathan Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul Rhea 1829 13 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan Fine. Fish Traps Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124 Ford Road Petitions from Jefferson and Knox Counties concerning the toll and Jefferson, 1829 66 condition of Ford Road in Hawkins County. Knox, Hawkins Ford, Enoch Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.) Ford, Loid (Loyd) Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.) Ford, Mary Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband, Sullivan 1829 262 Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8 supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement. (See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages 244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)

Fore, William Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Forrest, Lucy Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England. Forrest, Richard Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband, Warren 1829 4 Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest. Forrest, Richard A. Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.

Foster, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

Fowler, William Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband, Weakley 1829 215 Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting signatures.) Fransher, Wesley Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike Bledsoe, 1829 261 road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks Roane, White, Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter Morgan Hoodenpyl, surveyor. Overton French Broad River Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Frey, Henry V. Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition: Robertson 1829 77 Edward G. H. Thompson.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Fyffe, James H. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Gains, Benjamin Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains Robertson 1829 119 from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting. Named in petition: Thomas Johnson. Galbreath, William Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for Jackson 1829 153 (Clerk County Court) $70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court. Gamble, Robert Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee Rhea 1829 26 District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation. Gardener, Alford Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Gardenhine, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for White 1829 111 passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many signatures. Garner, Bruce M. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband, Lincoln 1829 117 John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M. Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section 2, page 220.) Garret, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate 1829 76 daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir. Gaul, Archabel Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul Rhea 1829 13 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan Fine. George, Edward Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Gibson, Dennis Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her Jefferson 1829 53 husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 74, Section 3, page 97) Gibson, James Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 (Captain) Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Gibson, Priscylla M. Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her Jefferson 1829 53 Parrott husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 74, Section 3, page 97) Gilbreath, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Gill, Richardson Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to Maury 1829 176 hawk and peddle without a license. Gillespie, James Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle Blount 1829 280 (Esquire) without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie, Esquire. Gilliam, James, Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James 1829 64 (Colonel) Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Gilman, Timothy W. Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to Davidson 1829 219 Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.) Goodall, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief Sumner 1829 72 from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood. Goodin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land. Hardin 1829 102 Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and Elisha Boyd. Goodin, Joseph Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph Campbell 1829 245 Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Reubin Dinkins. Gordon, George Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Gordon, George Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Gordon, Powhatan Petition of Powhatan Gordon asking release from bond for a gun that Maury 1829 292 exploded when fired. Gordon, R. B. Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending Robertson 1829 113 Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B. Gordon. Gordon, Thomas K. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Gordon’s Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N. Fentress 1829 256 Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to Gordon’s Turnpike. Gores, Mounce Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring Jackson 1829 125 (Esquire) River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts. Goss, Charles Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Gosset, William Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Gott, William Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that Carter 1829 269 Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 297 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 298 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Gould, John Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle 1829 83 without a license. Grainger County Petition from Grainger County regarding overseers of roads repairs Grainger 1829 27 and the cutting of timber. Graves, Ralph Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Green, James A. Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his Smith 1829 17 property be sold in order to pay his creditors. Green, Martha Smith Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 138 husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6) Green, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 138 husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6) Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Greene, Martha Denson Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Greene, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Greer, Andrew Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from Morgan, 1829 159 judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel Tipton McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes. Greer, J. W. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Greer, John Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Greer, Joseph Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Gregory, Robert Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Griffith, James Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be Marion 1829 218 permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a license. (75 supporting signatures.) Griffith, John Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be Marion 1829 218 permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a license. (75 supporting signatures.) Groom, Nelly Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Grysom, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.

Grysom, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, Samuel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Grysom, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.

Haggard, N. Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N. Fentress 1829 256 Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to Gordon’s Turnpike. Hagler, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy Anderson 1829 191 Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.) Hail, Frederick Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick McMinn 1829 290 Hail and James Hail. Hail, James Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick McMinn 1829 290 Hail and James Hail. Hail, Samuel Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick McMinn 1829 290 Hail and James Hail. Hale, George W. Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters Rhea 1829 257 across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace, Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace. Hale, Phillip S. Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be Hawkins 1829 266 appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William Armstrong. Hall, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Hamblin, Edwin Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th Hawkins 1829 260 Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice of the Peace. (See also 1829-265) Hamblin, Edwin Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt. Hawkins 1829 265 Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones. (See also 1829-260) Hamilton, (Colonel) Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Hank, John Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery Sevier 1829 146 fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135 supporting signatures.) Hansworth, Absalom Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife, Greene 1829 224 Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.) Hansworth, Sara Lang Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife, Greene 1829 224 Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.)

Hardeman, Thomas J. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in Hardeman 1829 208 petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman. Hardin County, Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry Hardin, Perry, 1829 103 boundaries and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of Wayne the Town of Waynesboro. Hardin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land. Hardin 1829 102 Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and Elisha Boyd. Harp, Hardy Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp Warren 1829 98 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph McMurray. Harris, Robert M. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Harrison, Edby Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin Warren 1829 40 Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England. Hasley, Stephen Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail Dickson 1829 175 liquor as his home on muster days. Hatchie Steamboat Petitions from citizens of the Hatchie River area asking that the 1829 87 Navigation Company Hatchie Steamboat River Company be incorporated and have exclusive navigation rights to Hatchie River. Haun, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Haun, Jacob Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Haun, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Havron, James Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan Sullivan 1829 209 County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and William Humphries. Hayes, A. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. Haynes, Elizabeth Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman, Davidson 1829 188 deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court. Hays, Andrew Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full 1829 82 (Attorney General) investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth. Head, Pascal Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Hearn, George W. Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be Wilson 1829 32 given Feme Sole. Hearn, Milly Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be Wilson 1829 32 given Feme Sole. Heathborn, Robert H. Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice Humphreys 1829 169a of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed instead. Heirs, Edwards Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas Franklin 1829 183 Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam. Henderson, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Henderson, Robert Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Hendrix, William Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William Weakley 1829 214 Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill. Henly, Arthur H. Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of 1829 182 the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee District. Also named: John Lowry. Henry County, Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in Henry 1829 254 courthouse cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris. Hewitt, William Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William Campbell 1829 295 Hewitt be reinstated.

Hickman, Thomas Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1829 222 (Sheriff) fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to White County. Hickman, William Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding Maury 1829 268 William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121) Hickox, Horace Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Hicks, George Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George Hickman 1829 252 Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Hicks, Isaac Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly Marion 1829 211 Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 89, page 53.) Hill, Asa Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to Warren 1829 96 build a toll bridge across Collins River. Hill, Bennett Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband Maury 1829 59 Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303) Hill, Caroline Fraser Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband Maury 1829 59 Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303) Hill, John W. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a Marion, 1829 244 turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition: Hamilton Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby. Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee Rhea 1829 26 District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation. Hiwassee River Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across McMinn 1829 264 Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun. Hixon, Ephriam Jr. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a Marion, 1829 244 turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition: Hamilton Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby. Hodge, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John Grainger 1829 278 Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title. Hoffman, Christopher Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road White 1829 54 charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.) Hogan, William Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Hollinsworth, Ben Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from Monroe, 1829 35 (Colonel) Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper. Marion Holms, Nathaniel Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms Stewart 1829 270 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel, Deceased. Hoodenpyl, Peter Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike Bledsoe, 1829 261 (Surveyor) road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks Roane, White, Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter Morgan Hoodenpyl, surveyor. Overton Hoover, J. L. (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Hopkins, Neal Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Hornback, James H. Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and Marion 1829 121 saw mill on the Sequatchie River. Horses Petition from Warren County asking that stud horses not be allowed Warren 1829 79 to come within the view of places of worship. Horses Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse White 1829 112 exempt from sale of execution. Hoskins, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Howard, James Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 108 Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard. Statement by Isaac Taylor. Hoyl, David Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162 Hubert, John Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be Obion 1829 274 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert.

Hudnall, Thomas Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas Franklin 1829 183 (Capt.) Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.

Hudson, Robert Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.

Huff, Stephen Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by Cocke 1829 187 William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike road. Huff, Stephen Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff Cocke, 1829 205 be given a turnpike charter. Greene, Jefferson Huggins, Jeremiah Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Hughlett, John Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a Hickman 1829 253 license. Humphreys, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John Grainger 1829 278 Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title. Humphries, (Judge) Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.

Humphries, William Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan Sullivan 1829 209 County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and William Humphries. Hunt, B. J. Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife, Davidson 1829 36 Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting signatures. Hunting Petition from Sullivan County asking the killing of deer be Sullivan 1829 228 prohibited in certain seasons. Hutchison, Thomas D. Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas Jackson 1829 151 D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Hynes, (Colonel) Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Hyton, Richard Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and Monroe 1829 220 Richard Hyton. Illegitamacy Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate 1829 76 daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir. Illegitamacy Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker Campbell 1829 141 and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker and become his legal heir. Illegitimacy Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William Jefferson 1829 173 Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name. Illegitimacy Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Impeachment Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full 1829 82 investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth.

Iron Works Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land Warren 1829 25 for an iron works. Iron Works Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron Carter 1829 203 works. Isaacs, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband, Lincoln 1829 117 John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M. Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section 2, page 220.) Isaacs, John W. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband, Lincoln 1829 117 John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M. Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section 2, page 220.) Isbel, Miller Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Isbel, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.

Jackson County, Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run White, 1829 94 boundaries connecting with corner of Smith County. Jackson, Smith Jackson Gazette Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the Madison 1829 47 Jackson Gazette. Jackson, John (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Jacobs, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Jacobs, Solomon D. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. James, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. James, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Jameson, Hosea Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending Maury 1829 234 (Captain) William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Allen. Jasper, TN Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from Monroe, 1829 35 Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper. Marion Jenkins, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Jenkins, John Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and Sevier 1829 144 Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Rainwater. Jinings, Dudley Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Jinkins, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Johns, Joseph B. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Johns, William Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 (Captain) Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. Johnson, Thomas Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains Robertson 1829 119 from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting. Named in petition: Thomas Johnson. Johnson, W. H. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town Weakley 1829 93 lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers. Johnson, William A. Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending Maury 1829 234 William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Allen. Johnston, Asa Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Jones, Andrew F. Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 (Jailer) keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Jones, Elias Cray (free Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes, 1829 22 Negro) asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair. Jones, James Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt. Hawkins 1829 265 Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones. (See also 1829-260) Jones, Lewis Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Jones, Meriman Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac Madison 1829 133 Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean. Jones, Rhoda Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Jones, Riley (Captain) Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt. Hawkins 1829 265 Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones. (See also 1829-260) Jones, Rily (Captain) Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th Hawkins 1829 260 Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice of the Peace. (See also 1829-265) Jones, William Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Jordan, Thomas Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas. Jouett, Thomas Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240 Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul Rhea 1829 13 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan Fine. Justice of the Peace Petition from Jefferson County recommending Major George Jefferson 1829 45 Doherty and Nicholas Davis be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James 1829 64 Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F. Rutherford 1829 75 Ready for Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh Warren 1829 97 O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young. Justice of the Peace Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp Warren 1829 98 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph McMurray. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending Robertson 1829 113 Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B. Gordon. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah Warren 1829 114 Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Absilum Brown Justice of the Peace Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be Warren 1829 115 appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack Cappo

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides Warren 1829 116 be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph Mathes, John Duncan Justice of the Peace Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W. Lincoln 1829 123c D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: (page 14) W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and Sevier 1829 144 Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Rainwater. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be Rutherford 1829 149 appointed Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas Jackson 1829 151 D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish.

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W. Humphreys 1829 168 Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice Humphreys 1829 169a of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed instead. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William Humphreys 1829 169b McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward Hamilton 1829 184 H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: William Ladderdare. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending Maury 1829 234 William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Allen. Justice of the Peace Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters, Roane 1829 243 2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph Campbell 1829 245 Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Reubin Dinkins. Justice of the Peace Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and Franklin 1829 246 William Stephen for Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George Hickman 1829 252 Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William Sumner 1829 258 Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Montgomery.

Justice of the Peace Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th Hawkins 1829 260 Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice of the Peace. (See also 1829-265) Justice of the Peace Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt. Hawkins 1829 265 Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones. (See also 1829-260) Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be Hawkins 1829 266 appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William Armstrong. Justice of the Peace Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Justice of the Peace Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that Carter 1829 269 Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms Stewart 1829 270 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel, Deceased. Justice of the Peace Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be Obion 1829 274 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert. Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West Sevier 1829 283 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph Clarke. Justice of the Peace Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. Justice of the Peace Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 297 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 298 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Kearney (Colonel) Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) Keemen, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road White 1829 54 charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.) Keen, Curiel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Keith, Charles F. Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 (Honorable) keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Kennedy, Aaron Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Killion, John (Captain) Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail McNairy 1829 195 forfeited by Capt. John Killion. Kimbraugh, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Kimmer, John Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the Roane 1829 293 route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James Winton be appointed as road commissioners. Kinard, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Kinder, Peter Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. King, Hillsman Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and Franklin 1829 246 William Stephen for Justice of the Peace. King, Robert Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. King, William Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Klail, Isham Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike White 1829 8 road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail. Klail, William Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike White 1829 8 road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail. Knoxville Female Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Academy Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. Knoxville Intelligence Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of Knox 1829 277 land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.” Kornegay, George A. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W. Humphreys 1829 168 Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Ladderdare, William Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward Hamilton 1829 184 H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: William Ladderdare. Lanas, Whiteman Petition of Whiteman Lanas asking that workers in paper Knox 1829 140 manufacturing be excused from road duty and military musters. Land Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old Fayette, 1829 68 asking permission to sell land to pay creditors. Hardeman Land Adjustments Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Land Claim Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee Monroe 1829 199 District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle. Land Claims Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John Grainger 1829 278 Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title. Land Entry Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also Rhea 1829 161 named: Joseph Sollee. Land Entry Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in Hardeman 1829 208 petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman. Land Grant Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of White 1829 110 James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore. Land Grant Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of Shelby 1829 134 William Laurence, Surveyor. Land Grant Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A. Tipton 1829 160 R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap. Land Inheritance Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Land Payments Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24 Land Payments Petition from McMinn Co, asking that no more extensions of time be McMinn 1829 189 given to make land payments. Land Payments Petition from settlers of Hiwassee district regarding an extension of McMinn 1829 242 time to pay for land. Land Payments Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining McMinn 1829 289 payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting signatures.) (See also 1829-291) Land Payments Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment McMinn 1829 291 for land. (See also 1829-289) Land Survey Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land Hamilton 1829 271 survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin. Lane, Tidence Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Lannum, Greer Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.

Laurence, William Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of Shelby 1829 134 (Surveyor) William Laurence, Surveyor. Law, Slave Trials Petition from Greene County asking a repeal of the law prohibiting Greene 1829 91 non slave owners from being jurors on slave trails. Law, Slave Trials Petition asking to repeal of 1825 law prohibiting non-slave holders Sevier 1829 143 from being jurors on slave trials. Law, Slave Trials Petition of sundry citizens asking the repeal of a law prohibiting 1829 272 non-slave holders from being jurors in slave trials. Lawler, John (Captain) Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah Warren 1829 114 Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Absilum Brown Laws, Debtors Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse White 1829 112 exempt from sale of execution. Laws, Illegitimate Petition regarding laws for the support of illegitimate children. 1829 85 Children Laws, Liens Petition from merchants asking for a law that payment for materials Maury 1829 38 and laborers have been made before sale of properties made. Laws, Liens Petition from mechanics of Giles and Williamson Counties asking Williamson, 1829 50 that masons, carpenters, etc. be permitted to hold a lien on building Giles until paid for their labor. Laws, Militia Petition from Grainger County asking repeal of law requiring Grainger 1829 29 County Militia drills. Laws, Militia Petition from officers of the 1st Regiment asking that in companies 1829 100 with only one officer, they be able to refer cases to the Regiment or Battalion for court martial.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Laws, Public Road Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to Davidson 1829 219 Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.) Laws, Revenue Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting Grainger 1829 227 change in revenue laws. Lecog, F. H. Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman, Davidson 1829 188 deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court. Legyt, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Legyt, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his Overton 1829 216a illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children: James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain. Leigh, Benjamin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a Williamson 1829 49 Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown, Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook. Also named: Richard A. Brown. Liberty Academy Petition from the trustees of Liberty Academy asking to draw funds Robertson 1829 10 due said institution. Licence, Merchants Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237 Licence, Merchants Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a Hickman 1829 253 license. Licence, Merchants Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon Sumner, 1829 255 Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license. Robertson License, Merchant Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be Maury 1829 288 permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33 License, Merchants Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a 1829 55 license. License, Merchants Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to White 1829 56 retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.) License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to Grainger 1829 60 hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted Robertson 1829 61 to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a 1829 63 license. License, Merchants Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a Smith 1829 70 state license. License, Merchants Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle 1829 83 without a license. License, Merchants Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor Roane 1829 89 without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104 License, Merchants Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a White 1829 109 license. (107 supporting signatures.) License, Merchants Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking McMinn 1829 132 permission to retail liquor without a license. License, Merchants Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162 License, Merchants Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to Maury 1829 176 hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a Bedford 1829 178 license. License, Merchants Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted Gibson 1829 179 to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be Marion 1829 218 permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a license. (75 supporting signatures.) License, Merchants Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be Grainger 1829 226 permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be Lawrence 1829 275 permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle Obion 1829 276 without a license. License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be Grainger 1829 279 permitted to peddle without a license. License, Merchants Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle Blount 1829 280 without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie, Esquire. Lincoln, Jesse Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Lincoln, Jesse Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Lincoln, Jesse Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a Bledsoe, 1829 95 turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln, White and Wesly Fancher. Lipton, John B. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Liquor Petition from Grocers asking that liquor may be retailed by persons Maury 1829 37 other than inn keepers. Liquor Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to White 1829 56 retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.) Liquor Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a Smith 1829 70 state license. Liquor Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor Roane 1829 89 without a license. Liquor Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104 Liquor Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a White 1829 109 license. (107 supporting signatures.) Liquor Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking McMinn 1829 132 permission to retail liquor without a license. Liquor Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail Dickson 1829 175 liquor as his home on muster days. Liquor Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be Marion 1829 218 permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a license. (75 supporting signatures.) Liquor Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237 Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Liquor Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon Sumner, 1829 255 Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license. Robertson Long, (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Longacres, Richard Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard Jefferson 1829 88 Longacres become a voting place. Looney, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be Hawkins 1829 266 appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William Armstrong. Lottery Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240 Lottery, Masonic Hall Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Lowe, John L. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Lowe, Samuel Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the Roane 1829 293 route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James Winton be appointed as road commissioners. Lowery, Alexander Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike Bledsoe, 1829 261 road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks Roane, White, Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter Morgan Hoodenpyl, surveyor. Overton Lowry, John Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of 1829 182 the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee District. Also named: John Lowry. Lyles, Jonas B. Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle Obion 1829 276 without a license. Lynch, Edward W. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W. Humphreys 1829 168 Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Lynch, Stephen Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. MacRea, Alexander Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife, Davidson 1829 36 Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting signatures. MacRea, Mary Moody Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife, Davidson 1829 36 Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting signatures. Madden, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker Campbell 1829 141 and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker and become his legal heir. Madden, Janny Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker Campbell 1829 141 and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker and become his legal heir. Major, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry Franklin 1829 34 Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel Muce. Mars, James Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Martin, David (Captain) Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp Warren 1829 98 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph McMurray. Martin, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for White 1829 111 passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many signatures. Martin, Joseph Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege Cocke 1829 174 of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin. Martin, Samuel Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in Smith 1829 172 promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee. Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools. Martin, Sarah Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege Cocke 1829 174 of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin. Martin, William Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin 1829 190 (General) contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment. Mason, W. M. Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W. Lincoln 1829 123c D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: (page 14) W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander. Mason, William Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending Robertson 1829 113 (Captain) Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B. Gordon. Mathes, Ralph Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides Warren 1829 116 be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph Mathes, John Duncan Matlock, Charles Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Matthews, William R. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. McAdams, Jacob Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. McAdams, Sarah Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Gollahan Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. McAlpin, Thomas Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail McNairy 1829 195 forfeited by Capt. John Killion. McCagg, (Captain) Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. McCarver, John Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish. McCasland, William Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William Humphreys 1829 169b McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace. McClain, John Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was Rutherford, 1829 46 convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full Warren citizenship. McClure, James Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the Montgomery, 1829 197 estate of his deceased brother, James McClure. Henry Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number McClure, Thomas Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the Montgomery, 1829 197 estate of his deceased brother, James McClure. Henry McConabay, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. McConnell, Francis Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in Henry 1829 254 cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris. McCormick, J. B. Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding Fentress 1829 120 navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River. McCornal, Lamuel Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional Maury 1829 247 District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and James Oliver. McDaniel, (Captain) Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph Campbell 1829 245 Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Reubin Dinkins. McDaniel, John B. Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be Maury 1829 288 permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license. McDaniels, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with Campbell 1829 217 the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis. McDonald, Allen Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. McDonald, Milly Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 19 Perryman Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.) McDonald, Norman Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 19 Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.) McElyea, Samuel Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be Lawrence 1829 275 permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. McGavock Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to Davidson 1829 219 Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.) McGavock, R. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her Williamson 1829 106 husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R. McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege of Feme Sole) McGee, Clendenon Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband, Warren 1829 4 Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest. McGee, Martha Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband, Warren 1829 4 Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest. McGee, William A. H. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M. Fentress 1829 192 Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their claims for construction of the Fentress County public building. McGowen, Daniel Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from Morgan, 1829 159 judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel Tipton McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes. McGowen, Robert Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from Morgan, 1829 159 judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel Tipton McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes. McGowen, Thomas Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from Morgan, 1829 159 judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel Tipton McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes. McGuyer, John Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking McMinn 1829 132 permission to retail liquor without a license. McGuyer, Sarah Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking McMinn 1829 132 permission to retail liquor without a license. McIver, Donald Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. McKiver, Anguish Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Haywood 1829 284 Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John James. McLamore, John Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of White 1829 110 James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore. McLean, C. D. Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the Madison 1829 47 Jackson Gazette. McMillan, Matthew Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. McMurray, Joseph Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp Warren 1829 98 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph McMurray. McMurry, William Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

McNairy County, Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92 bridge McPeters, Joseph Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the Morgan 1829 249 reinstatement of his citizen. McSpadden, Moses Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John Monroe 1829 196 Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services. Meaders, Nancy Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding Maury 1829 268 William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121) Meaders, Nazareth Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding Maury 1829 268 William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121) Medley, Benoni Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly Marion 1829 211 Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 89, page 53.) Medley, Milly Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly Marion 1829 211 Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 89, page 53.) Melon, Z. Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a Shelby 1829 200 wolf. Meredidth, James Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James Hardin 1829 207 Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Meredith, James Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor. Hardin 1829 206 Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Methodist Episcopal Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal 1829 180 Church Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes. Midkiff, Jeremiah Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be Grainger 1829 279 permitted to peddle without a license. Milborne, David Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K. Greene 1829 16 Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne. Militia Petition from Sullivan County concerning the division of their Sullivan 1829 101 Regiment. (273 signatures.) Militia Petition from Sullivan County opposed to division of their Militia Sullivan 1829 166 Regiment. Militia Petition from Grainger County asking to muster only once a year. Grainger 1829 225 Militia Elections, 20th Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin 1829 190 Regiment contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment. Militia Laws Petition from Officers of the 2nd Regiment asking two amendments Sullivan 1829 167 concerning fines in the Militia Law of the State. Militia, 110th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments Lawrence 1829 6 concerning the division line between the two regiments. Militia, 17th Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia Wilson 1829 48 musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam Anderson’s Company. Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition regarding Capt. Jackson’s Company and their attendance at Campbell 1829 177 the 33rd Regimental musters. Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with Campbell 1829 217 the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis. Militia, 4th Regiment Petition from the 4th Regiment asking a new company be formed Hawkins 1829 201 south of the Holston River. Militia, 57th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments Lawrence 1829 6 concerning the division line between the two regiments. Militia, 72nd Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia Wilson 1829 48 musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam Anderson’s Company. Militia, 94th Regiment Petition from officers of the 94th Regiment asking the muster dates McMinn 1829 204 be changed. Militia, Memphis Lt. Petition of officers of the Memphis Lt. Infantry Company Haywood 1829 3 Infantry Company concerning funds to purchase arms. Mill Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing Maury 1829 20 mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale. Mill Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and Marion 1829 121 saw mill on the Sequatchie River. Mill Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Mill Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John Sevier 1829 128 Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George, Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.

Mill Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas Franklin 1829 183 Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam. Mill Petition from Gibson County protesting the building of mills on Gibson 1829 186 vacant land without an inspection being made first. Mill Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William Weakley 1829 214 Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill. Mill Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill Humphreys 1829 241 on Birdsong Creek. Miller, Houston Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish. Miller, John Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up McMinn 1829 163 for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel Smith. Miller, John (Cherokee Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee Rhea 1829 26 Indian) District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation. Miller, Stan H. Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery Sevier 1829 146 fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135 supporting signatures.) Mitchel, Samuel Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 (Colonel) William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James 1829 64 Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F. Rutherford 1829 75 Ready for Justice of the Peace. Mitchell, Solomon Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon Sumner, 1829 255 Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license. Robertson Montgomery County, Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a Montgomery 1829 157 bridge bridge and the impact on his ferry. Montgomery County, Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a Montgomery 1829 157 ferry bridge and the impact on his ferry. Montgomery, Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M. Fentress 1829 192 Alexander Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their claims for construction of the Fentress County public building. Montgomery, Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan Sullivan 1829 209 Montgomery Irwin County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and (Jailer) William Humphries. Montgomery, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Montgomery, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William Sumner 1829 258 Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Montgomery.. Morgan, Gideon Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across McMinn 1829 264 Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun. Morgan, John Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Morgan, Lewis Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters Rhea 1829 257 across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace, Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace. Morris, Robert Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle Blount 1829 280 without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie, Esquire. Morris, William B. Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 (Captain) nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Moss, Betsy Haggard Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy Anderson 1829 191 Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.) Moss, John Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy Anderson 1829 191 Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.) Moss, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy Anderson 1829 191 Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.) Mothershed, William Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill Humphreys 1829 241 on Birdsong Creek. Mows, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Muce, Daniel Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry Franklin 1829 34 Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel Muce. Mullins, Willis Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for Jackson 1829 153 $70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court. Murphee, A. (Surveyor) Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee Humphreys 1829 251 after he left the county be legalized. Mynatt, William C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. Narrows of Harpeth Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy Dickson 1829 235 land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.” Nash, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Nashville Bridge CompanyPetition of Pres. and Trustees of Nashville Bridge Co. and Davidson 1829 156 Company others protesting construction of a new bridge across the Cumberland River. Nashville Bridge Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 Company wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Nation, Christopher Petition of Christopher Nation asking compensation for a gun Claiborne 1829 170 impounded during the Indian Wars. Navigation Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding Fentress 1829 120 navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River. Navigation Petition asking the removal of obstructions to navigation on the Bedford, 1829 122 Duck River. (Eight pages of signatures) Hickman, Maury Navigation Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer Lincoln 1829 123a on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation. Navigation Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring Jackson 1829 125 River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts.

Navigation Petition from Jackson County asking that Roaring River NOT be Jackson 1829 126 declared navigable. Navigation Petition from Washington County asking obstructions to navigation Washington 1829 127 be cleared from the Nolichucky River. Navigation Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation Jefferson 1829 129 on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton, Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath. Neal, John T. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 213 Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T. Neil. Nester, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with Campbell 1829 217 the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis. Newlin, L. S. Petition asking relief for L. S. Newlin from gambling fine. Giles 1829 58 Newman, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Nichols, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Nichols, Lawrence Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. Night, Nancy McElyea Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1829 7 husband, Richard Night. Night, Richard Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1829 7 husband, Richard Night. Nightingale, Elisa Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing Maury 1829 20 mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale. Nightingale, George P. Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing Maury 1829 20 mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale. Nimmo, Allen C. Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted Gibson 1829 179 to hawk and peddle without a license. Nolichucky River Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be Washington 1829 263 established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River. Norman, Turney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Nye, Nathaniel Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. O’Brian, James Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165 O’Brian, John Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165 O’Neal, Hugh Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh Warren 1829 97 O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young. O’Neal, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 213 Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T. Neil. Old, Jacky G. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old Fayette, 1829 68 asking permission to sell land to pay creditors. Hardeman Old, John E. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old Fayette, 1829 68 asking permission to sell land to pay creditors. Hardeman Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Oldham, Emily E. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Oldham, Henry Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Oldham, William Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Oliver, James Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional Maury 1829 247 District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and James Oliver. Ottinger, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Overstreet, Jefferson Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Pace, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Pages Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to Davidson 1829 219 Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.) Paine, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. Palmer, Lee Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy Carroll 1829 142 Stone Palmer. Palmer, Lucy Stone Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy Carroll 1829 142 Stone Palmer. Park, James Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. Parkhurst, Daniel Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be Warren 1829 115 appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack Cappo Parrish, James W. Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 (Captain) and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish. Patty, Obediah Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee Monroe 1829 199 District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle. Payne, Greenwood Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1829 222 fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to White County. Payne, Merryman Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.

Peake, Absoum Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Pearce, McKinney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg., Rutherford 1829 73 nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas Arnold and McKinney Pearce. Perkins, Anna Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Perkins, Charles Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Perkins, Harriet H. Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Perkins, Maritta Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Perkins, Nicholas Tait Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and Williamson 1829 105 Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County. Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna Perkins. Perkins, Thomas H. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J. Williamson 1829 39 Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk. Perry County, Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry Hardin, Perry, 1829 103 boundaries and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of Wayne the Town of Waynesboro. Perry, James Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. Perryville, TN Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Picford, James Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding Fentress 1829 120 navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Pike, James Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains Robertson 1829 119 from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting. Named in petition: Thomas Johnson. Pikeville, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike White 1829 8 road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail. Pikeville, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259 established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe County. (100 signatures) Piles Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N. Fentress 1829 256 Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to Gordon’s Turnpike. Pille, John Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille. Fentress 1829 193 (22 supporting signatures.) Pille, Nancy Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille. Fentress 1829 193 (22 supporting signatures.) Piper, James H. Petition from Trustees of Columbiaa College asking for state funds. Maury 1829 9 Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford. Pitts, Bartley Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending Robertson 1829 113 Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B. Gordon. Polk & Porter Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A. Tipton 1829 160 R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap. Ponder, James Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife, Sevier 1829 145 Nancy Ponder. Ponder, Nancy Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife, Sevier 1829 145 Nancy Ponder. Porter, J. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J. Williamson 1829 39 Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk. Porter, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Porter, Sally Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Porter, Samuel Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Porterfield, Francis Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W. Lincoln 1829 123c D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: (page 14) W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander. Potts, Henry (Captain) Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George Hickman 1829 252 Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Powell, Joseph Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Powell, Joseph Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that Carter 1829 269 Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 297 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott. Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be Carter 1829 298 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.

Powell, Robert Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Proffitt, David Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs Grainger 1829 287 of Robert Been. Purris, Henry S. Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a Knox 1829 118 sale of land to settle the estate. Purris, John Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a Knox 1829 118 sale of land to settle the estate. Quarles, James T. Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for Jackson 1829 153 (Clerk Circuit Court) $70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court. Ragsdale, David Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters Rhea 1829 257 across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace, Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace. Ragsdale, Edward Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Ragsdale, Peter Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William Humphreys 1829 169b (Captain) McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Rains, Jane Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Cocke 1829 11 Rains. (90 supporting signatures.) Rains, John Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Cocke 1829 11 Rains. (90 supporting signatures.) Rainwater, (Captain) Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and Sevier 1829 144 Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Rainwater. Randal, Nassay M. Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 (Captain) John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Randle, George D. Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William Weakley 1829 214 Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill. Ranson, John Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be Rutherford 1829 149 appointed Justice of the Peace. Rayburn, Capley A. Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 (Captain) William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Raye, George Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John Grainger 1829 278 Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title. Readey, William F. Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F. Rutherford 1829 75 Ready for Justice of the Peace. Reed, Isaac Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. Reed, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Reeve, Mark Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron Carter 1829 203 works. Reeves, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Regan, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as Sumner 1829 74 his son. Religious Meetings Petition from Washington County asking that all religious Washington 1829 99 denominations be permitted to use the Baptist meeting house at Buffalo Ridge for worship. Reynolds, William Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by Cocke 1829 187 William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike road. Reynolds, William Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff Cocke, 1829 205 be given a turnpike charter. Greene, Jefferson Reynoldsburg, TN Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court Humphreys 1829 202 session at Reynoldsburg. Rhea County Petition from Rhea County concerning land for a township. Rhea 1829 12 Rhodes, Taylor Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from Morgan, 1829 159 judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel Tipton McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes. Rich, John Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah Maury 1829 233 Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.) Rich, Susanah Moore Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah Maury 1829 233 Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.) Richardson, William M. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M. Fentress 1829 192 Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their claims for construction of the Fentress County public building. Riggs, Jesse Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin Lincoln 1829 90 Ashburn. Roadin, Green B. Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Roberts, John Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Roberts, Ridley Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring Jackson 1829 125 River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts. Roberts, Wilson L. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Robertson, A. H. Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin 1829 190 contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment. Robertson, John L. Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Robertson, Julius C. N. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in Hardeman 1829 208 petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman. Robertson, Nancy Pery Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Robins, Michall Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. Robinson, Elijah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery Sevier 1829 146 fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135 supporting signatures.) Rogers, Jacob Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Rogers, John W. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town Weakley 1829 93 lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers. Ross, Randolph Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Ross, Randolph Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Ross, Reubin Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Ross, Reubin Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Rucker, Thomas S. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Rupell, David Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of 1829 182 the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee District. Also named: John Lowry. Russell, Samuel R. Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land Hamilton 1829 271 survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin. Sanders, Daniel L. Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Sanders, Isaac Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac Madison 1829 133 Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean. Sanders, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns. Saroen, Jeremiah Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert Sumner 1829 285 (Captain) Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah Saroen and Capt. Byrus. School Lands Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in Lincoln 1829 123b petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner. (page 12) Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Schools, Female Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in Smith 1829 172 promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee. Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools. Schools, Female A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b Seay, Barnard Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Selvage, Michael Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage Roane 1829 281 regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter. Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee District. Sequatchie River Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and Marion 1829 121 saw mill on the Sequatchie River. Settles, Edward Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to Smith 1829 18 Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures. Copy of proposed legislation in folder. Sevier, John Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land. Hardin 1829 102 Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and Elisha Boyd. Seymour, William Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Shannon, James Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land Wilson 1829 44 inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition: Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and James Shannon. Shelby, John Dr. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Shelton, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Shelton, John Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson, Perry 1829 296 John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal, Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg. Sherman, Frederick Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman, Davidson 1829 188 deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court. Short, Aaron Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron 1829 65 Short. (24 supporting signatures.) Short, Jane Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron 1829 65 Short. (24 supporting signatures.) Sick, Joseph M. Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts Claiborne 1829 229 of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.)

Sick, Mary Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts Claiborne 1829 229 of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.) Sides, George Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides Warren 1829 116 be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph Mathes, John Duncan Sikes, Jessie Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Silk Worms Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in Smith 1829 172 promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee. Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools. Silk Worms A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b Silvey, Brachston Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Silvey, Joseph Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Simpson, J. W. Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Simpson, John W. Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Fentress 1829 136 Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W. Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson. Simpson, John W. Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released White 1829 42 (General) from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland. Skidmore, Elijah Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Skidmore, William Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for Knox 1829 81 keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and Honorable Charles F. Keith. Slapp, Akillis Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife, Monroe 1829 221 Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp. Slave, Daniel Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to Smith 1829 18 Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures. Copy of proposed legislation in folder. Sloss, Joseph Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Rutherford 1829 41 Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.) Sloss, Sally Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Rutherford 1829 41 Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.) Smidlay, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W. Humphreys 1829 168 Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Smith County, Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run White, 1829 94 boundaries connecting with corner of Smith County. Jackson, Smith Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul Rhea 1829 13 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan Fine. Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides Warren 1829 116 be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph Mathes, John Duncan Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William Sumner 1829 258 Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Montgomery.. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Smith, Betsy Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman, Davidson 1829 188 deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court. Smith, Frederick Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from Campbell 1829 236b his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting signatures.) Smith, Jessee (Captain) Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward Hamilton 1829 184 H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: William Ladderdare. Smith, Joel Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Smith, Joseph Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92 Smith, Nancy Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from Campbell 1829 236b his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting signatures.) Smith, Nathaniel Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Smith, Nathaniel Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up McMinn 1829 163 (Major) for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel Smith. Smith, Rosean Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261)

Smith, Ulysses G. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband, Knox 1829 231 Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1, page 261) Smith, William Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding Rhea 1829 14 payment of merchant’s tax. Smith, William Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters Rhea 1829 257 across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace, Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.

Snell, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be Rutherford 1829 149 appointed Justice of the Peace. Sollee, Joseph Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also Rhea 1829 161 named: Joseph Sollee. Sollee, Moses Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also Rhea 1829 161 named: Joseph Sollee. Sparks, Richard Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land. Hardin 1829 102 Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and Elisha Boyd.

Sparta, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike White 1829 8 road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail. Sparta, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road White 1829 54 charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.) Stafford, John (Captain) Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver Jackson 1829 152 and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt. James W. Parrish. State Bank of Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Memphis Shelby 1829 210 Tennessee asking that a branch of the State Bank of Tennessee be established at Memphis. State Bank, salaries Petition from Grainger County asking that salaries of officers of the Grainger 1829 28 State Bank be reduced. Stephen, William Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and Franklin 1829 246 William Stephen for Justice of the Peace. Stewart, Daniel M. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R, Rutherford 1829 148 Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt. Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.

Stout, William Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor. Hardin 1829 206 Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout. Stout, William Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James Hardin 1829 207 Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.

Stride, Justice Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.

Strong, Joseph C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. Stunston, Burnetty Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife, Weakley 1829 30 Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth Summers. Stunston, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife, Weakley 1829 30 Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth Summers. Stunston, James Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife, Weakley 1829 30 Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth Summers.

Summers, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife, Weakley 1829 30 Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth Summers. Tax, Merchants Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding Rhea 1829 14 payment of merchant’s tax. Taylor, Francis Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be Obion 1829 274 appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert. Taylor, Isaac Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife, White 1829 108 Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard. Statement by Isaac Taylor. Taylor, Thomas Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A. Tipton 1829 160 R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Tenison, Edmund Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of Rutherford 1829 147 John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison, Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes, John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt. Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J. L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith. Tennessee River Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Tennessee River Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing Roane 1829 294 on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action included in folder. Thomas, Andrew Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a Bledsoe 1829 185 turnpike road. Thomas, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Thompson, Edward G. Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition: Robertson 1829 77 H. Edward G. H. Thompson. Thompson, John Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee Humphreys 1829 251 after he left the county be legalized. Thompson, Raymond Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of Bedford 1829 139 William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard, Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson. Thurman, Joshua Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of Hardeman 1829 107 color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.) Tilly, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as Sumner 1829 74 his son. Tilly, Willie Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as Sumner 1829 74 his son. Tissel, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.

Totten, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. Townsend, Ira Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of Shelby 1829 134 William Laurence, Surveyor. Townsend, James Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of White 1829 110 (Surveyor) James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore. Triplette, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be Campbell 1829 236a allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed, John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as road commissioners. Trotter, William Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery Sevier 1829 146 fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135 supporting signatures.)

Tucker, Auldon Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt. Hawkins 1829 265 Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones. (See also 1829-260) Turk, Archibald R. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold McMinn 1829 131 a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith, William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M. Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles Matlock. Turk, Archibald R. Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition: McMinn 1829 155 Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay, James Earle, and Spencer Beavers. Turpin, Matthew Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. Turpin, Nancy Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife, Bedford 1829 286 Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols. Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin. Tyler, John Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional Maury 1829 247 District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and James Oliver. Underwood, John Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor Roane 1829 89 without a license. Unicoi Turnpike Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of 1829 182 Company the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee District. Also named: John Lowry. Vance, William K. Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K. Greene 1829 16 (Jailer) Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne. VanZant’s Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas Franklin 1829 183 Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam. Vernoy, Peter Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her Carter 1829 212 husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124, page 97.) Vernoy, Sarah Wagner Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her Carter 1829 212 husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124, page 97.) Waddley’s Ford Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be Washington 1829 263 established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River. Wade, Henry (free Petition in behalf of Henry Wade, a free Negro, asking he be allowed Greene 1829 23 Negro) to prove his accounts. Waggoner, Jacob Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband, Lincoln 1829 117 John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M. Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252. Section 2, page 220.) Walker, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss, Greene 1829 267 John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt. Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies. Ward, Isaac H. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Warren County, Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the Warren 1829 69 boundaries district be divided. Washington, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259 established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe County. (100 signatures)

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Water courses Petition from sundry citizens praying that all water courses of 100 1829 84 yards wide and upward be lawful fences where there are no fords opposite plantations. Waterhouse, Richard Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding Rhea 1829 14 payment of merchant’s tax. Watterson, W. D. Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land Warren 1829 25 for an iron works. Wayne County, Seat of Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed Wayne 1829 130 Justice from Waynesboro to Carrollville. Waynesboro, TN Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry Hardin, Perry, 1829 103 and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of Wayne the Town of Waynesboro. Waynesboro, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed Wayne 1829 130 from Waynesboro to Carrollville. Weeks, John Jr. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. West, Samuel Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West Sevier 1829 283 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph Clarke. White County, Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run White, 1829 94 boundaries connecting with corner of Smith County. Jackson, Smith White, B. R. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s Giles 1829 62 Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White. White, Hugh L. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy. Knox 1829 1 Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and William C. Mynatt. White, Thomas Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and Monroe 1829 80 Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel, Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows. Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton. Whiteley, James Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross White 1829 86 Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John Paine and J. W. Simpson. Wilkerson, Uriah Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage Roane 1829 281 regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter. Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee District. Willeford, William L. Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds. Maury 1829 9 Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford. Williams, Elbert Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33 Williams, Joseph Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered Weakley 1829 158 in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith, John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries. Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener, Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins. Williams, Silas Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124 Williford’s Store Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at Giles 1829 57 Williford’s Store. Willson, Samuel Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband, Jefferson 1829 137 James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278) Wilson, Henry W. Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to McNairy 1829 181 (Sheriff) be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom. Wilson, Joseph Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Weakley 1829 282 Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson. Wilson, Sam’l Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee Monroe 1829 199 District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle. Winton, James Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the Roane 1829 293 route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James Winton be appointed as road commissioners. Wisdom, William S. Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to McNairy 1829 181 be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom. Wise, Henry D. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to Davidson 1829 223 wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col. Hynes. Wood, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief Sumner 1829 72 from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood. Wood, Jesse Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief Sumner 1829 72 from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood. Wood, West Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service Perry 1829 239 across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady, Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John Reeves’ ferry. Woodall, John Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Woodall, Judah Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah Sumner 1829 71 Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran, William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William McConabay. Woods, James O. K. Petition from citizens of southeast Williamson County asking they Williamson 1829 78 be allowed to hold elections at the home of James O. K. Woods. Wyatt, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms Stewart 1829 270 be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel, Deceased. Wyley, James Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice Humphreys 1829 169a of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed instead. Yeats, George Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Yeats, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also White 1829 273 included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also named in petition: George Yeats. Yeocham, Jacob Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and Weakley 1829 31 his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant. York, John Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1829 222 fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to White County. Young, Isaac Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh Warren 1829 97 O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Young, James (Sheriff) Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for Jackson 1829 153 $70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.