Tennessee Petitions 1831

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Adkins, Henry Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Adoption Petition of James Baker and Fanny Maddin Standley asking that James Campbell 1831 116 Baker be permitted to adopt her son, James Maddin. Also named: William Standley. Alexander, James Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Alfred, John Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Allen, David B. Petition from Captain Statton’s Company recommending David B. Montgomery 1831 89 Allen and Felix Nothington be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Allen, George W. Petition of John J. Howell, George W. Allen, and William P. Sharp Cocke 1831 106 asking for a turnpike road charter. (See also 1831-118) Allen, George W. Petition of John J. Howell, William P. Sharp and George W. Allen asking Cocke 1831 118 for a turnpike road charter. (224 Signatures. See also 1831-106) Anderson Petition from board of trustees of Anderson Academy regarding school Cocke 1831 148 Academy lands. Anderson, Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 (Councilor) Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Anderson, R. E. Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 (Esquire) record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State. Anderson, Sally Petition of Sally (Sarah) Anderson asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1831 199 husband, William Anderson. (See also 1831-99 and Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, Page 218.) Anderson, Sally Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 Bigby Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.) Anderson, Sarah Petition of Sally (Sarah) Anderson asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1831 199 husband, William Anderson. (See also 1831-99 and Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, Page 218.)

Anderson, Sarah Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 Bigby Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.) Anderson, Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 William Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.)

Anderson, Petition of Sally (Sarah) Anderson asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1831 199 William husband, William Anderson. (See also 1831-99 and Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, Page 218.) Andrews, Petition from Weakley County asking that Edmond Andrews, Edmund Weakley 1831 132 Edmond P. Leatham & John L. Daniel be authorized to build a mill on Obion River. Armstead, Roger Petition from Montgomery County asking the appointment of Roger Montgomery 1831 125 Armstead as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Francis Baker. Armstrong & Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 Houston District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (Surveyors) (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Armstrong, Caira Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 A. administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Armstrong, D. P. Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State. Armstrong, D. P. Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Arnold , James Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 (Esquire) Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Arnold, Thomas Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Ashburn, John Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Ashburn, Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 Rebecka John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Baddie, (Esquire) Petition from the 77th Regiment regarding Militia musters. Named in Sumner 1831 184 petition” Major Burfore, Major Watkins & Esquire Baddie. Bailey, William Petition of William Bailey asking compensation for a Negro killed while Henry 1831 16 working on a road. Bain, Daniel Petition of Daniel Bain asking compensation for improved lands in the 1831 94 Hiwassee District. Baker, Charlotte Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Linn Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Baker, Francis Petition from Montgomery County asking the appointment of Montgomery 1831 125 Armstead Rogers as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Francis Baker. Baker, James Petition of James Baker and Fanny Maddin Standley asking that James Campbell 1831 116 Baker be permitted to adopt her son, James Maddin. Also named: William Standley. Baker, Robert Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 (Rev.) Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Baker, Zimri Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Baliss, Collen Report of William Johnson, Clerk of Weakley County that Collen & Weakley 1831 30 Wiley Baliss had been given a permit to retail groceries for one year. (See also Acts of Tennessee, 1831-48) Baliss, Wiley Report of William Johnson, Clerk of Weakley County that Collen & Weakley 1831 30 Wiley Baliss had been given a permit to retail groceries for one year. (See also Acts of Tennessee, 1831-48) Ball, Elevine Petition of Elevine Ball asking for divorce from her husband, James Sumner 1831 69 Ball. Ball, James Petition of Elevine Ball asking for divorce from her husband, James Sumner 1831 69 Ball. Ballard, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth A. Ballard asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 321 A. James F. Ballard. Ballard, James F. Petition of Elizabeth A. Ballard asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 321 James F. Ballard. Bank of the Petition from citizens of Greene County asking the legislature pass a Greene 1831 334 United States resolution to Tennessee members of the U. S. Congress to vote against the Bank of the United States. Banks Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Banks Petition from Haywood County asking authorization to establish a Haywood 1831 298 bank. Banks Petition of Williamson County asking for the incorporation of a bank. Williamson 1831 303 Banks Petition from citizens of Greene County asking the legislature pass a Greene 1831 334 resolution to Tennessee members of the U. S. Congress to vote against the Bank of the U. S. Barb, Abraham Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 (Major) works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Barnett, Thomas Petition Asking Thomas Barnett be given relief in his purchase of land McMinn 1831 152 in Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Wallace.

Barrett, David Petition of David Barrett asking permission to exhibit his puppet show Warren 1831 164 without a license. (Hawk and Peddle) Bayliss, Cullen Petition of Cullen and Willie Bayliss asking a refund on unused retail Stewart 1831 48 license. (See also 1831-30) Bayliss, Willie Petition of Cullen and Willie Bayliss asking a refund on unused retail Stewart 1831 48 license. (See also 1831-30) Bays, John M. Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance the Davidson 1831 315 continuation of Union Street in Nashville. Also asking Robert Woods, John P. Erwin, Henry R. Cartwell & John M. Bays be appointed as trustees of the lottery. Bean, Obadiah Petition of Samuel Harris regarding infringement on the right of way of Marion 1831 136 his turnpike road over Cumberland Mt. Named in petition: David Miller & Obadiah Bean. Beard, Richard, Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 (Minister of the Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Gospel) Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Beasly, Josiah Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Bedford County Petition of William D. Orr regarding the county line of Bedford and Bedford, 1831 287 – boundaries Maury Counties, asking that it be resurveyed and adjusted. Statement Maury of John L. Neill. Bell, Elizabeth C. Petition of Elizabeth C. Essex Bell asking for a divorce from her Sumner 1831 102 Essex husband, Joseph M. Bell. Also the privileges of Feme Sole. (7 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN, 1831, Chapter 135, Section 1, Page 112.) Bell, Joseph M. Petition of Elizabeth C. Essex Bell asking for a divorce from her Sumner 1831 102 husband, Joseph M. Bell. Also the privileges of Feme Sole. (7 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN, 1831, Chapter 135, Section 1, Page 112.)

Bell, Petition of Montgomery Bell regarding the land known as “The Davidson 1831 254 Montgomery Narrows of the Harpeth” and the establishment of an iron forge. Bell. Joseph E. Petition of Martin Fry asking for a divorce from his wife, Letitia Walker Greene 1831 255 (Doctor) Fry. Affidavit of Elizabeth Champlain. Named in petition: Doctor Joseph E. Bell. (See also 1833-35) Benningfield, Petition from Davidson County asking that James H. Benningfield be Davidson 1831 200 James H. permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. Bethel, Tilman Petition asking that Tilman Bethel be giving the privilege to hawk and DeKalb 1831 323 peddle without a license. (25 Supporting signatures.) Bigby, (Mr.) Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.) Bigham, William Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Infant, Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Billingsly, Elijah Petition of Polly Billingsly asking for a divorce from her husband, Elijah Roane 1831 74 Billingsly. (48 supporting signatures. See also 1829-132 and Acts of Tennessee 1832, Chapter 104, Section 3, Page 86 – privilege of Feme Sole.) Billingsly, Polly Petition of Polly Billingsly asking for a divorce from her husband, Elijah Roane 1831 74 Billingsly. (48 supporting signatures. See also 1829-132 and Acts of Tennessee 1832, Chapter 104, Section 3, Page 86 – privilege of Feme Sole.) Bingham, William Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Birchett, Edward Resignation & Petition of Isaac Tompson as Justice of the Peace for Dyer 1831 328 H. D. Dyer County Recommendation that Edward H. D. Birchett be appointed as his replacement. Black, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Black asking for a divorce from his wife Susanah Hamilton 1831 276 Black. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Black, Susanah Petition of Benjamin Black asking for a divorce from his wife Susanah Hamilton 1831 276 Black. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Blair, (Mrs.) Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Blair, John Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Blair, R. Delaney Petition of R. Delaney & William K. Blair asking compensation for Sullivan 1831 58 guarding the prisoner, Laban B. Williams, charged with the murder of David Stewart. Blair, William K. Petition of R. Delaney & William K. Blair asking compensation for Sullivan 1831 58 guarding the prisoner, Laban B. Williams, charged with the murder of David Stewart.

Blake, Thomas Petition regarding land purchase by Thomas Blake and Samuel Martin Roane 1831 50 from Malcom Gilchrist. Blake, Thomas Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Boiling Pot Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate.

Bonner, Elizabeth Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Bonner, John Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Bonner, Sarah Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Bonner, Thomas Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 L. Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Boring, Joshua Petition of Jacob Loudermilk asking for a divorce from his wife, Darias Washington 1831 63 Borin Loudermilk. Letter of Joshua Boring to Senator James Wyly. (40 supporting signatures.) Bounty, Wolves Petition of Gibson County asking changes in the County Courts and a Gibson 1831 310 bounty for the killing of wolves. Bourne, Milton Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting Signatures.)

Boyd, John Petition of Baptist McCombs, Henry Hall and Alexander Holliday asking 1831 5 (Major) compensation for purchasing stone from Major John Boyd for penitentiary. Brabson, John Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River. Bradford, Hussy Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Breazeate, John Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 W. M. River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Brewer, Benjamin Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Brewer, Sally Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Carter Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Bridge Petition from Sullivan County regarding a bridge built by Frederick A. Sullivan 1831 37 Ross on the N. Fork of Holston River. Bridge Petition of Timothy Dotson asking he be permitted to build a toll 1831 191 bridge across Stones River. Bridge Petition of support for the construction of a second bridge across Davidson 1831 192 Cumberland River in Nashville. Bridge Petition of Andrew Hynes, President and director of Nashville Bridge Davidson 1831 194 County protesting a second bridge across the Cumberland River at Nashville. (Cost of first bridge included.) Bridge Petition supporting the construction of a second bridge over the Davidson 1831 208 Cumberland River at Nashville. Bridge Petition from Sumner and Robertson County asking that a charter be Sumner, 1831 210 granted for a second bridge at Nashville across the Cumberland River. Davidson, (405 supporting signatures.) Robertson Bridge Petition asking that citizens living west of Tennessee River be Humphreys 1831 288 permitted to use bridge of Robert Jetton at Sandy River free of toll. Bridge Petition from Maury County expressing opposition to law allowing Maury 1831 357 them to be taxed to build a bridge across Duck River. Ask law be changed and make it a toll bridge. Broadman, Report of the Cocke County School Commissioners, submitted by Cocke 1831 301 William C. William C. Broadman, Chairman. Brooks, Jacob Affidavit of John Lowry regarding the divorce of Jacob & Sarah Brooks. Franklin 1831 338 (See also 1831-27) Brooks, Joab Petition of Joab Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Burton Warren 1831 27 Brooks. Named in petition: William Loury. (See also 1831-338) Brooks, Sally Petition of Joab Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Burton Warren 1831 27 Burton Brooks. Named in petition: William Loury. (See also 1831-338) Brooks, Sarah Affidavit of John Lowry regarding the divorce of Jacob & Sarah Brooks. Franklin 1831 338 (See also 1831-27) Brothers, Robert Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Broughton, Petition of Charlotte T. Sharp Tyler asking for a divorce from husband Bedford 1831 181 Charles T. Chester Tyler. Named in petition: Charles T. Broughton. Brown, Benjamin Petition from Overton County asking Benjamin Brown be authorized to Overton 1831 1 hawk and peddle without a license. Brown, Elizabeth Petition of Gabriel R. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Wilson 1831 82 Elizabeth Brown. Named in petition: Elizabeth Pew. (17 supporting signatures.) Brown, Gabriel R. Petition of Gabriel R. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Wilson 1831 82 Elizabeth Brown. Named in petition: Elizabeth Pew. (17 supporting signatures.)

Brown, H. W. Account of court cost in case of State vs. Charles McNally. Submitted Knox 1831 238 (Clerk) by H.W. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Knoxville. Brown, Jacob Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Brown, Jesse Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Brown, John Petition from Campbell County asking that James Carroll be restored Campbell 1831 273 to citizenship. Named in petition: Moses Daubs, John Fauster & John Brown. (Many signatures.) Brown, John Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 (Governor) District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Brown, John T. Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer. Brown, Jordan Petition from Lebanon, TN asking to extend the corporate limits of the Wilson 1831 78 town. Named in the petition: John Stone, Jordan Brown, William W. Prim & John Cox. Brown, Sally Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Brown, William Petition of John Clendennen asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1831 110 Elizabeth Herndon Clendennen. Named in petition: William Kelly. Statements of Charles Clabough & William Brown. (See also 1831-166 and Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110.) Brown, William Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) Broyles, Cain Petition of Cain Broyles regarding a road. (6 pages of signatures.) Greene 1831 312 Bruce, Amos Petition from the 116th Regiment recommending Evans Jordon and Humphreys 1831 346 Amos Bruce for Justice of the Peace. Bryles, Ira Petition of Ira Bryles asking to peddle without a license. Fayette 1831 270 Buford, David Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 (Major) peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Bunch, Charles Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor. Burfore, (Major) Petition from the 77th Regiment regarding Militia musters. Named in Sumner 1831 184 petition” Major Burfore, Major Watkins & Esquire Baddie. Burge, Elizabeth Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon.

Burge, Henry A. Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon.

Burge, Mary Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Burge, Thomas Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Burnet, John Petition of Thomas Cox regarding a refund on land purchased in the Roane 1831 162 Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John Burnet, Nehemiah Odell & Jesse Gallaway. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Burton, William Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Bush, Phillip B. Petition of Phillip B. Bush asking permission to hawk and peddle Smith 1831 128 without a license. (54 Supporting Signatures) Bush, Robert Petition of Robert Bush, a free man of color, asking permission to Morgan 1831 9 prove his accounts. Butler, Nathaniel Petition of Nathaniel B. Butler asking refund on merchant’s tax. Sumner 1831 185 B. Statement of (?) Landons. Butler, Thomas Petition from Carroll County asking that Thomas Butler be permitted Carroll 1831 359 to retail liquor without a license. Byrd, Jesse Petition of Jesse Byrd asking compensation for preparing public house Roane 1831 355 in Kingston where 1806 legislature supposedly would meet. Calhoun, John C. Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 (Secretary of District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston War) (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Calloway, Joseph Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. Calvert, John D. Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Camp, George Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Campbell County Petition of Morgan, Campbell & Fentress County asking to form a new Campbell, 1831 341 – new county county. Morgan, Fentress Campbell, Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 (Captain) Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Campbell, (Judge) Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley.

Campbell, D. Petition of certain citizens of Knox County asking that their property be Knox 1831 214 included in the Corporation of Knoxville. Included in folder note of D. Campbell to General Richard G. Dunlap. Campbell, James Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill.

Campbell, John Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Canady, D. Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 (Colonel) compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Cantrell, David Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, Wm. Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Cantrell, Elijah Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor.

Cardin, Leonard Petition of Leonard Cardin asking reimbursement for a duplicate land Monroe 1831 172 purchase and court cost in suite against him by Joseph Donahoo. Statement of John B. Tipton. Carmichael, Petition from Roane County asking William Carmichael be permitted to Roane 1831 72 William hawk and peddle without a license. Carroll, James Petition from Campbell County asking that James Carroll be restored Campbell 1831 273 to citizenship. Named in petition: Moses Daubs, John Fauster & John Brown. (Many signatures.) Carroll, W. Petition of Dempsey Powell asking compensation for gun lost in the Davidson 1831 25 (Governor) Indian Wars. Governor W. Carroll named in petition. Carson, Mary Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Carson, Robert Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Carter, Alfred Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George. W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Carter, George Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 W. Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Carter, John Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 (Major) Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Carter, Landon Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie.

Carter, Martin B. Affidavit of Daniel Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 231 War. Also named: Martin B. Carter, Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Carter, William Affidavit of Wesley Legg asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 229 War. Also named: Robert Tays, Colonel Thomas Davis & William Carter. Carter, William Petition of William Carter, Sheriff of Carter County, asking extended Carter 1831 250 (Sheriff) time to collect taxes. Carter, William B. Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Cartwell, Henry Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance the Davidson 1831 315 R. continuation of Union Street in Nashville. Also asking Robert Woods, John P. Erwin, Henry R. Cartwell & John M. Bays be appointed as trustees of the lottery. Cartwright, Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Thomas Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Casey, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Casey asking relief with land payments. Widow of Rhea 1831 146 James Casey. Casey, James Petition of Elizabeth Casey asking relief with land payments. Widow of Rhea 1831 146 James Casey. Catron, (Judge) Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. Catron, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Chamberlain, Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain, Cocke County Court Clerk, asking a Cocke 1831 356 Daniel C. refund for overpayment of tax money. Statement of William Garrett. Champlain, Petition of Martin Fry asking for a divorce from his wife, Letitia Walker Greene 1831 255 Elizabeth Fry. Affidavit of Elizabeth Champlain. Named in petition: Doctor Joseph E. Bell. (See also 1833-35) Chandoin, James Petition asking for an extension of the debt collection laws to cover Marion 1831 135 the Cherokee Nation. (Letter to Major James Greene & James Roberson from James Chandoin included in this folder.) Charlton, John Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Charter, John R. Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Charter, Road Petition from Wilson County concerning Mr. Lincoln’s request for a Wilson 1831 20 charter to build a road between Liberty and Sparta. Chilcutt, Peter Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin.

Childres, (Mr.) Petition of William Johnston asking compensation for improved lands. Roane 1831 163 Named in petition: Mr. Childres, Judge Keith & James J. Green. Chumley, Lewis Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Chumley, Lewis Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Chumley, Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Malinda Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Chumley, Mary Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Chumley, Mary Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Chumley, Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Melinda Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Citizenship Petition from Campbell County asking that James Carroll be restored Campbell 1831 273 to citizenship. Named in petition: Moses Daubs, John Fauster & John Brown. (Many signatures.) Citizenship Petition on behalf of Moses Fields, of the Cherokee Nation, asking he Hamilton 1831 318 given full citizenship. Clabough, Petition of John Clendennen asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1831 110 Charles Elizabeth Herndon Clendennen. Named in petition: William Kelly. Statements of Charles Clabough & William Brown. (See also 1831-166 and Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110.) Claiborne County, Petition asking authorization for the Claiborne County Court of Pleas & Claiborne 1831 362 jail Quarters to pay William Murphey remaining fees for construction of the county jail. Claiborne, Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 Thomas (Esquire) Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.) Clark, James Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Clark, Zachariah Petition of Zachariah Clark and Thomas Tipton asking to open a Blount 1831 299 turnpike road. Clarksville, TN Petition from Montgomery County regarding a railroad from Clarksville Montgomery 1831 112 to Russellville, Ky. Clendennen, Petition of John Clendennen asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1831 110 Elizabeth Elizabeth Herndon Clendennen. Named in petition: William Kelly. Herndon Statements of Charles Clabough & William Brown. (See also 1831-166 and Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110.) Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Clendennon, Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 John to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) Cleveland, Eli Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Cleveland, Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 Presley William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Cliborn, John Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Clinch River Petition from Campbell and Anderson Counties regarding fish traps Campbell, 1831 370 and navigation on the Clinch River. Anderson Cocke, John Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill. Collier, David Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Collins, Joseph Petition asking that Joseph Collins be permitted to retail liquor and Grainger 1831 227 goods without a license. Colonoski Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 (Indian) administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater.

Combs, Alford L. Petition of Alfred L. Combs addressed to Colonel Easley asking him to Grainger 1831 241 submit a request for Mr. Combs to hawk and peddle without a license. Compensation Petition of R. Delaney & William K. Blair asking compensation for Sullivan 1831 58 guarding the prisoner, Laban B. Williams, charged with the murder of David Stewart. Compensation Petition of Charles Howell, Washington County jailer, asking Washington 1831 62 compensation for keeping Allen Jones in his jail. Compensation Petition of Jesse Byrd asking compensation for preparing public house Roane 1831 355 in Kingston where 1806 legislature supposedly would meet. Compensation, Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 Books record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State.

Compensation, Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 Creek War compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Compensation, Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Guard Duty Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Compensation, Petition of Dempsey Powell asking compensation for gun lost in the Davidson 1831 25 Gun Indian Wars. Governor W. Carroll named in petition. Compensation, Petition of Robert Paige asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Overton 1831 212 Gun War. Named in petition: Colonel Thomas Davis. Compensation, Affidavit of William Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 228 Gun War. Also named: Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Compensation, Affidavit of Wesley Legg asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 229 Gun War. Also named: Robert Tays, Colonel Thomas Davis & William Carter. Compensation, Affidavit of Daniel Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 231 Gun War. Also named: Martin B. Carter, Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Compensation, Affidavit of John Sharp asking compensation for gun lost in Creek War. Claiborne 1831 232 Gun Also named: Colonel Joab Hill. Compensation, Petition of William M. Harwood asking compensation for a horse that Davidson 1831 204 Horse died while being used to transport a prisoner, Samuel M. Luce, to Lincoln County by Deputy Sheriff, James Grizzard. (Folder also contains a copy of the Act incorporating the Town of Nashville.) Compensation, Petition concerning John McClenahan and compensation for 1831 57 Improved Land improvements made to land lost in the Cherokee Purchase. Also named: Joseph McMinn. Compensation, Petition of Thomas S. Turney asking compensation for land 1831 113 Improved Land improvements made and in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: William Spragin. Compensation, Petition of Elizabeth Humphrie, widow of John Humphrie, asking McMinn 1831 59 Improved Lands compensation for improved lands. Statement by Charles F. Keith, Judge South Judicial Circuit. Compensation, Petition of James Harrison asking compensation for improved land in Roane 1831 70 Improved lands Hiwassee District. Also in folder a letter to Charles W. Keith, Judge South Judicial District. Compensation, Petition of Daniel Bain asking compensation for improved lands in the 1831 94 improved Lands Hiwassee District. Compensation, Petition of John Torbett asking compensation for improved lands. McMinn, 1831 153 Improved Lands Named in petition: Judge C. F. Keith. Monroe

Compensation, Petition of William Johnston asking compensation for improved lands. Roane 1831 163 Improved Lands Named in petition: Mr. Childres, Judge Keith & James J. Green. Compensation, Petition asking compensation for those who serve as road overseers. Smith 1831 131 Road Overseers Compensation, Petition of Absalom Looney asking compensation for his services as a Knox 1831 236 Services surveyor. Named in petition: Walter Sims, Representative James Young & General Dunlap. Compensation, Petition of William Bailey asking compensation for a Negro killed while Henry 1831 16 Slave working on a road.

Compensation, Petition of James McMillan, Sheriff of Knox County, regarding Knox 1831 218 Transportation compensation for transporting from McMinn County and keeping a prison Charles McNally. Condon, James Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Conner, William Petition from Haywood County asking Major William Conner be Haywood 1831 327 (Major) appointed as county surveyor. Conrad, George Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 C. Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting signatures.) Contrite, Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Dempsey Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Conway, Frances Petition of Thomas Conway Jr. asking for a divorce from his wife, Overton 1831 180 Poteet Frances Poteet Conway. (25 supporting signatures. See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 2, page 218.) Conway, Thomas Petition of Thomas Conway Jr. asking for a divorce from his wife, Overton 1831 180 Jr. Frances Poteet Conway. (25 supporting signatures. See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 2, page 218.) Corban, Bennet Petition of Elizabeth Corban asking for a divorce from her husband, Montgomery 1831 188 B. Bennett B. Corban. (10 Supporting Signatures.) Corban, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Corban asking for a divorce from her husband, Montgomery 1831 188 Bennett B. Corban. (10 Supporting Signatures.) Cornett, John Petition of John Cornett for Mary Cornett regarding a land warrant. Hamilton 1831 275 Named in petition: David Stewart & John Medearis. Cornett, Mary Petition of John Cornett for Mary Cornett regarding a land warrant. Hamilton 1831 275 Named in petition: David Stewart & John Medearis. Cottingham, Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 Levin Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Coulter, John Petition of William Hamilton asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Blount 1831 225 Morrison Hamilton. Statement by John Coulter. Wayne County – Petition from Wayne County asking permission to hold a lottery to Wayne 1831 165 jail fund construction of a county jail.

County Surveyor Petition from Marion County asking Seth Pryor be appointed as county Marion 1831 139 surveyor. Knox County – Petition from the Justice of the Peace of Knox County asking for a new Knox 1831 213 courthouse court house. McNairy County Petition from McNairy County asking that state taxes be used to help McNairy 1831 109 – courthouse defray cost of building the county courthouse. Cox, John Petition from Lebanon, TN asking to extend the corporate limits of the Wilson 1831 78 town. Named in the petition: John Stone, Jordan Brown, William W. Prim & John Cox. Cox, Thomas Petition of Thomas Cox regarding a refund on land purchased in the Roane 1831 162 Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John Burnet, Nehemiah Odell & Jesse Gallaway.

Craighead, Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 Benjamin merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill. Crane, William Petition of William Crane asking for relief from fine. Hardeman 1831 244 Creek War Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Crockett, F. P. Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Cross, Caswell Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Cross, Samuel Petition from Wilson County asking that Samuel Cross be permitted to Wilson 1831 76 hawk and peddle without a license. Crosthwait, John Petition from Maury County asking that John Crosthwait be permitted Maury 1831 29 to hawk and peddle without a license. Cruchfield, Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 Margaret keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Cruchfield, Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 William keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Crutchfield, Petition from Wilson County asking that James P. Crutchfield be Wilson 1831 4 James P. permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. Crutchfield, Petition of William Hartman, jailer for Sullivan County, asking payment Sullivan 1831 32 William of fees for keeping a prisoner, William Crutchfield. Crutchfield, Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 William keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Crutchin, Thomas Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Cumberland Petition from Montgomery County regarding navigation on the Montgomery 1831 88 River Cumberland River. Cumberland Petition of support for the construction of a second bridge across Davidson 1831 192 River Cumberland River in Nashville. Cumberland Statement regarding slopes at dams, a boat yard and navigation of the Davidson 1831 193 River Cumberland River. Cumberland Petition of Andrew Hynes, President and director of Nashville Bridge Davidson 1831 194 River County protesting a second bridge across the Cumberland River at Nashville. (Cost of first bridge included.) Cumberland Petition supporting the construction of a second bridge over the Davidson 1831 208 River Cumberland River at Nashville. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Cumberland Petition from Sumner and Robertson County asking that a charter be Sumner, 1831 210 River granted for a second bridge at Nashville across the Cumberland River. Davidson, (405 supporting signatures.) Robertson Currey, James H. Petition from Wilson County asking that James H. Currey be permitted Wilson 1831 86 to hawk and peddle without a license. Dabbs, James Petition regarding the will of Peter Fisher and the provision asking his Sumner 1831 12 slaves be freed. Also asks change to emancipation laws. (100 signatures) Named in petition: James Dabbs. Daft, John Petition of Laney Trowell Daft asking for a divorce from her husband, Hickman 1831 353 John Daft. (32 Supporting Signatures.) Daft, Laney Petition of Laney Trowell Daft asking for a divorce from her husband, Hickman 1831 353 Trowell John Daft. (32 Supporting Signatures.) Dam Petition regarding the navigation of the Elk River and the dam of Franklin 1831 371 Joseph Greer. Dance, Rupel Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Daniel, John L. Petition from Weakley County asking that Edmond Andrews, Edmund Weakley 1831 132 P. Leatham & John L. Daniel be authorized to build a mill on Obion River. Daubs, Moses Petition from Campbell County asking that James Carroll be restored Campbell 1831 273 to citizenship. Named in petition: Moses Daubs, John Fauster & John Brown. (Many signatures.) Davenport, Jane Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Humphreys 1831 96 Ash Davenport. (See also 1831-268 & 1833-66 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, page 62) Davenport, Jane Petition in support of John Davenport for a divorce from his wife, Jane Humphreys 1831 268 Ash Ash Davenport. (43 supporting Signatures. See also 1831-96 & 1833- 66. Also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Page 62.) Davenport, John Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Humphreys 1831 96 Davenport. (See also 1831-268 & 1833-66 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, page 62) Davenport, John Petition in support of John Davenport for a divorce from his wife, Jane Humphreys 1831 268 Ash Davenport. (43 supporting Signatures. See also 1831-96 & 1833- 66. Also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Page 62.) Davidson, James Petition of James C. Davidson asking permission to hawk and peddle Morgan 1831 52 C. without a license. Statement of Thomas S. Sear, M.D. (51 supporting signatures.) Davidson, Samuel Petition asking for a new trial for Samuel H. Davidson. Named in Humphreys 1831 344 H. petition: Samuel P. McFall & W. Raybourn. Davis, Daniel Affidavit of Daniel Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 231 War. Also named: Martin B. Carter, Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Davis, Peter Petition of Peter Davis, William Reynolds & Stephen Huff regarding a 1831 340 charter for a turnpike road from Holland’s Ferry to N. C. line. (2 pages of signatures.) Davis, Thomas Petition of Robert Paige asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Overton 1831 212 (Colonel) War. Named in petition: Colonel Thomas Davis. Davis, Thomas Affidavit of William Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 228 (Colonel) War. Also named: Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis.

Davis, Thomas Affidavit of Wesley Legg asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 229 (Colonel) War. Also named: Robert Tays, Colonel Thomas Davis & William Carter. Davis, Thomas Affidavit of Daniel Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 231 (Colonel) War. Also named: Martin B. Carter, Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Davis, William Affidavit of William Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 228 War. Also named: Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Day, John Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. Day, Reubin Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. Day, William Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. St. Leger, De Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Dearee, Jonathan Petition of Dianah Deathridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Greene 1831 256 Russell Deathridge. Statement of Jonathan Dearee. Dearen, Larkin Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Deathridge, Petition of Dianah Deathridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Greene 1831 256 Dianah Russell Deathridge. Statement of Jonathan Dearee. Deathridge, Petition of Dianah Deathridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Greene 1831 256 Russell Russell Deathridge. Statement of Jonathan Dearee. Devault, Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 Abraham David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Dickson County, Petition from Dickson County asking to have part of state tax applied Dickson 1831 220 courthouse to repairs on the county jail and construction of a new county court house. Dickson County, Petition from Dickson County asking to have part of state tax applied Dickson 1831 220 jail to repairs on the county jail and construction of a new county court house. Dillard, William Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Dillehay, Polly Petition of Starling Dillehay asking for a divorce from his wife Polly Humphreys 1831 230 Dillehay. Letter to Representative James Gray included in the folder. (15 supporting signatures.) Dillehay, Starling Petition of Starling Dillehay asking for a divorce from his wife Polly Humphreys 1831 230 Dillehay. Letter to Representative James Gray included in the folder. (15 supporting signatures.) Dillingham, Sarah Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 Thompson Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson.

Dillingham, Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 Spencer Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson. Dirickson, Petition from Liberty, Tennessee asking the town be incorporated. Smith 1831 157 William Named in petition: William Dirickson , Thomas W. Duncan & David L. Ray. Ditworth, Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Thomas Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Divorce Petition of Nancy Farless Greer asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 8 Caswell Greer. Statement of James Farless. Divorce Petition of Willie W. Scruggs asking for a divorce from his wife, Harriet Wilson 1831 13 Scruggs. (18 supporting signatures) Divorce Petition of Michael C. A. Hall asking for a divorce from his wife, Hopy Overton 1831 15 Simcock Hall. (20 supporting signatures. See also 1831-21) Divorce Copy of Overton County Circuit Court record of Hopy Simcock adultery Overton 1831 21 hearing. Given in support of Michael C. A. Hall divorce petition. (See also 1831-15) Divorce Petition of Joab Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Burton Warren 1831 27 Brooks. Named in petition: William Loury. (See also 1831-338)

Divorce Petition of Ephriam Prigmore regarding the divorce of Elijah Farmer Blount 1831 33 and Polly Blankenship Farmer. Named in petition: Elizabeth Samples. (See also 1831-354) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Divorce Petition of John Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Morgan 0183 51 Milton Duncan. Statement of Thomas Jack. (33 supporting signatures.) 1 Divorce Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter.

Divorce Petition of Jacob Loudermilk asking for a divorce from his wife, Darias Washington 1831 63 Borin Loudermilk. Letter of Joshua Boring to Senator James Wyly. (40 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Elevine Ball asking for divorce from her husband, James Sumner 1831 69 Ball. Divorce Petition of Polly Billingsly asking for a divorce from her husband, Elijah Roane 1831 74 Billingsly. (48 supporting signatures. See also 1829-132 and Acts of Tennessee 1832, Chapter 104, Section 3, Page 86 – privilege of Feme Sole.) Divorce Petition of Milberry P. Rutland asking for a divorce from her husband, Wilson 1831 80 Reddick Rutland. Statement of John G. Graves. (See Private Act of TN 1827 Chapter 155, Section 1, page 127 granted Feme Sole) Divorce Petition of Gabriel R. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Wilson 1831 82 Elizabeth Brown. Named in petition: Elizabeth Pew. (17 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Ann Wherry asking for a divorce from her husband, Simeon Wilson 1831 83 Wherry. (See Private Acts of TN 1831 Chapter 172, Section 1, page 136, Ann Wherry given the privilege of Feme Sole.)

Divorce Petition of William Johnson asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Robertson 1831 91 Rose Johnson. Named in petition: Bazel Rose. (56 supporting signatures) Divorce Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Humphreys 1831 96 Davenport. (See also 1831-268 & 1833-66 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, page 62) Divorce Letter from William Andrews to Thomas Claiborne, Attorney to Mr. Maury 1831 99 Bigby, regarding his divorce of his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bigby Anderson. (See also 1831-199 & Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, page 218.) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth C. Essex Bell asking for a divorce from her Sumner 1831 102 husband, Joseph M. Bell. Also the privileges of Feme Sole. (7 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN, 1831, Chapter 135, Section 1, Page 112.) Divorce Petition of Fortune Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Patience 1831 103 Field Dodson. Named in petition: Bennett Field. (12 supporting signatures) Divorce Petition of John Clendennen asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1831 110 Elizabeth Herndon Clendennen. Named in petition: William Kelly. Statements of Charles Clabough & William Brown. (See also 1831-166 and Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110.) Divorce Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor. Divorce Petition of Margaret Sitz Smith asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 123 John Smith. (8 Supporting signatures) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 John Turner. Supporting statements of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Divorce Petition of Margaret Bryson Watson asking for a divorce from her Marion 1831 140 husband, John Watson. Divorce Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Divorce Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 150 husband, Abraham Fickle. (See also 1829-150 and Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section3, page 61, & Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, Page 196.) Divorce Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Moore asking for a divorce from her husband, 1831 167 John Moore. (See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Chapter 2, page 223; Granted Feme Sole) Divorce Petition of Lucinda Lloyd Farrow asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 168 husband, John G. Farrow. Statement of Robert W. Powell and Joseph Powell, Sr. (18 supporting signatures)

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Divorce Petition of Thomas Conway Jr. asking for a divorce from his wife, Overton 1831 180 Frances Poteet Conway. (25 supporting signatures. See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 2, page 218.) Divorce Petition of Charlotte T. Sharp Tyler asking for a divorce from husband Bedford 1831 181 Chester Tyler. Named in petition: Charles T. Broughton. Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Corban asking for a divorce from her husband, Montgomery 1831 188 Bennett B. Corban. (10 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Mary Saunders asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1831 198 William Saunders. Divorce Petition of Sally (Sarah) Anderson asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1831 199 husband, William Anderson. (See also 1831-99 and Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 260, Section 20, Page 218.) Divorce Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Delaney Mitchell asking for a divorce from her husband, Grainger 1831 223 Robert Mitchell. (105 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Section 5, Page 223.) Divorce Petition of William Hamilton asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Blount 1831 225 Morrison Hamilton. Statement by John Coulter. Divorce Petition of Noah Miller asking for a divorce from his wife, Aley Rice Grainger 1831 226 Miller. Named in petition: Mathis Nicholas & Burwell Vaden. (See also 1827-138) Divorce Petition of Starling Dillehay asking for a divorce from his wife Polly Humphreys 1831 230 Dillehay. Letter to Representative James Gray included in the folder. (15 supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Divorce Petition of Martin Fry asking for a divorce from his wife, Letitia Walker Greene 1831 255 Fry. Affidavit of Elizabeth Champlain. Named in petition: Doctor Joseph E. Bell. (See also 1833-35) Divorce Petition of Dianah Deathridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Greene 1831 256 Russell Deathridge. Statement of Jonathan Dearee. Divorce Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Infant, Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Divorce Petition of Captain Thomas Ross asking for a divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 261 Catherine Yost Ross. (28 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 296, Page 71.) Divorce Petition of Rhody Murphree asking for a divorce from her husband, Carroll 1831 262 Nimrod Murphree. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 40, Page 20.) Divorce Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston.

Divorce Petition in support of John Davenport for a divorce from his wife, Jane Humphreys 1831 268 Ash Davenport. (43 supporting Signatures. See also 1831-96 & 1833- 66. Also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Page 62.) Divorce Petition of Benjamin Black asking for a divorce from his wife Susanah Hamilton 1831 276 Black. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Permelia Roberts McKearley asking for a divorce from her Jackson 1831 281 husband, James McKearley. Also requests Feme Sole. (33 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Kinchen Pippin asking for a divorce from his wife, Linny Jackson 1831 284 Pippin. (46 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Nathan Parker asking for a divorce from his wife, Susannah Jackson 1831 286 Doss Parker. Statement of John Houston. Also Named: Thomas Heatherley. Divorce Petition of Nancy Wisdom Lindsey asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1831 289 husband, Jefferson Lindsey. (97 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 5, page 197.) Divorce Petition of Rodah Dossett asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 292 Moses Dossett. Statement of Nimrod Miller & William Heatherley. Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Linn asking for a divorce from her husband, Jacob Campbell 1831 293 Linn. (8 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 243, Section 1, Page 208.) Divorce Petition of Falukner Sisk asking for a divorce from his wife, Martha Lincoln 1831 314 Owen Sisk. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Divorce Petition of Robert Seals asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Young Williamson 1831 320 Seals. (47 Supporting signatures.) Divorce Petition of Elizabeth A. Ballard asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 321 James F. Ballard. Divorce Petition of Hannah Stone asking for a divorce from her husband, Haywood 1831 329 Thomas Stone. (7 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Divorce Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Divorce Affidavit of John Lowry regarding the divorce of Jacob & Sarah Brooks. Franklin 1831 338 (See also 1831-27) Divorce Petition of Sally Essary asking for a divorce from her husband, John Humphreys 1831 345 Essary. Named in petition: Joel Pool. (19 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Laney Trowell Daft asking for a divorce from her husband, Hickman 1831 353 John Daft. (32 Supporting Signatures.) Divorce Petition of Polly Blankenship Farmer asking for a divorce from her 1831 354 husband, Elijah Farmer.

Divorce Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Divorce Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Dobbs, Caleb Petition of Caleb Dobbs asking for land from the state. Wife gave birth Rhea 1831 145 to triplets. (See provisions of Public Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Page 98) Dockery, Able Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Dodson, Fortune Petition of Fortune Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Patience 1831 103 Field Dodson. Named in petition: Bennett Field. (12 supporting signatures)

Dodson, Patience Petition of Fortune Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Patience 1831 103 Field Field Dodson. Named in petition: Bennett Field. (12 supporting signatures) Donahoo, Joseph Petition of Leonard Cardin asking reimbursement for a duplicate land Monroe 1831 172 purchase and court cost in suite against him by Joseph Donahoo. Statement of John B. Tipton. Donelson, Petition of Joseph Rogers asking for a duplicate land warrant. Named Hawkins 1831 352 Stockley in petition: Stockley Donelson, Daniel Flora & Gabriel McGraw. Folder includes copies of land survey, land grant, land conveyances and court minutes. Dossett , Rodah Petition of Rodah Dossett asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 292 Moses Dossett. Statement of Nimrod Miller & William Heatherly. Dossett, Moses Petition of Rodah Dossett asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 292 Moses Dossett. Statement of Nimrod Miller & William Heatherley. Dotson, Timothy Petition of Timothy Dotson asking he be permitted to build a toll 1831 191 bridge across Stones River. Dougharty, Asa Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Dougherty, R. E. Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 C. Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Dozier, James J. Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Drake, Brittian Petition of James Lewis asking to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1831 85 (Esquire) Named in petition: Brittian Drake, Esquire. Draper, Thomas Petition of Thomas L. Draper & Stephen Holladay asking to peddle Jackson 1831 285 L. without a license. Statement of James Young.

Drew, Elizabeth Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Duck River Petition from Hickman co. asking to establish a commission to oversee Hickman 1831 249 a lottery to finance a bridge across Duck River. Duck River Petition from Maury County expressing opposition to law allowing Maury 1831 357 them to be taxed to build a bridge across Duck River. Ask law be changed and make it a toll bridge. Duncan, Elizabeth Petition of John Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Morgan 1831 51 Milton Milton Duncan. Statement of Thomas Jack. (33 supporting signatures.) Duncan, John Petition of John Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Morgan 1831 51 Milton Duncan. Statement of Thomas Jack. (33 supporting signatures.) Duncan, Joseph Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Duncan, Thomas Petition from Liberty, Tennessee asking the town be incorporated. Smith 1831 157 W. Named in petition: William Dirickson , Thomas W. Duncan & David L. Ray. Dunlap, (General) Petition of Absalom Looney asking compensation for his services as a Knox 1831 236 surveyor. Named in petition: Walter Sims, Representative James Young & General Dunlap. Dunlap, Richard Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Dunlap, Richard Petition of certain citizens of Knox County asking that their property be Knox 1831 214 G. (General) included in the Corporation of Knoxville. Included in folder note of D. Campbell to General Richard G. Dunlap. Dwyer, Joseph Petition from merchants of Gallatin, TN asking Joseph Dwyer be Sumner 1831 183 exempt from paying the merchant’s tax.

Dyer, John Petition of John Dyer regarding a purchase of land and a mill. Monroe 1831 175 Dyer, Robert H. Petition regarding navigation of Forked Deer River. Named in petition: Madison 1831 61 Robert H. Dyer & William C. Love. Easley (Colonel) Petition of Alfred L. Combs addressed to Colonel Easley asking him to Grainger 1831 241 submit a request for Mr. Combs to hawk and peddle without a license. Easley, Warham Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Eason, James Petition from Captain Roakes Company asking James Eason be Fayette 1831 339 appointed as Justice of the Peace. Eason, John G. Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Eaton, William Petition of William Eaton asking the privilege to Hawk and Peddle Henderson 1831 296 without a license. (Many signatures.) Edwards, Andrew Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 S. (Justice of the of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Peace) Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Elections Petition of Rutherford County asking a change in the location of a Rutherford 1831 154 voting precinct. Named in petition: Robert Miller, Mr. Johnson & Mr. Todd. Election, Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 Presidential General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Elections Petitions for and against citizens being allowed to vote in wards where Davidson 1831 196 they own property while living in another ward.

Elections Petition from Grainger County asking to establish a new election Grainger 1831 224 precinct. Elk River Petition from Lincoln County regarding John & Joseph Greer’s mill on Lincoln, Giles, 1831 205 Elk River and navigation of the river. Named in petition: William Franklin Reeves (Many signatures) Elk River Petition regarding the navigation of the Elk River and the dam of Franklin 1831 371 Joseph Greer. Elliott, John Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Ellis, Francis Petition of sundry citizens asking that a turnpike charter be given to Morgan 1831 22b Francis Ellis and William Steen. Ellis, Francis Petition of Francis Ellis regarding land. Named in petition: Richard Roane 1831 209 Rector, Registrar. Land survey of John M. Wacker and certificate of registration included in the folder. Ellis, John Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River.

Ellis, William Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River. Ellis’ Ferry Petition from Morgan County asking for a second class road from the Morgan 1831 22a home of Albert Hurts to Ellis’ Ferry. Named in petition: Mr. Scott. Emancipation Petition regarding the will of Peter Fisher and the provision asking his Sumner 1831 12 slaves be freed. Also asks change to emancipation laws. (100 signatures) Named in petition: James Dabbs.

English, William Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Humphreys Petition from Humphreys County recommending Stephen C. Pavatt be Humphreys 1831 351c County – entry appointed as Entry Taker for their county. taker Erwin, John P. Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance the Davidson 1831 315 continuation of Union Street in Nashville. Also asking Robert Woods, John P. Erwin, Henry R. Cartwell & John M. Bays be appointed as trustees of the lottery. Erwin, Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 Montgomery Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Essary, John Petition of Sally Essary asking for a divorce from her husband, John Humphreys 1831 345 Essary. Named in petition: Joel Pool. (19 Supporting Signatures.) Essary, Sally Petition of Sally Essary asking for a divorce from her husband, John Humphreys 1831 345 Essary. Named in petition: Joel Pool. (19 Supporting Signatures.) Estate Settlement Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Estate Settlement Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Estate Settlement Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George. W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Estate Settlement Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Estate Settlement Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Fain, John R. Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Fair, Polly Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Fallingwater, Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 Betsy (Indian) administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Fancher, Thomas Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 H. Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Farless, James Petition of Nancy Farless Greer asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 8 Caswell Greer. Statement of James Farless.

Farmer, Elijah Petition of Ephriam Prigmore regarding the divorce of Elijah Farmer Blount 1831 33 and Polly Blankenship Farmer. Named in petition: Elizabeth Samples. (See also 1831-354) Farmer, Elijah Petition of Polly Blankenship Farmer asking for a divorce from her 1831 354 husband, Elijah Farmer. Farmer, Polly Petition of Ephriam Prigmore regarding the divorce of Elijah Farmer Blount 1831 33 Blankenship and Polly Blankenship Farmer. Named in petition: Elizabeth Samples. (See also 1831-354) Farmer, Polly Petition of Polly Blankenship Farmer asking for a divorce from her 1831 354 Blankenship husband, Elijah Farmer. Farrow, John G. Petition of Lucinda Lloyd Farrow asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 168 husband, John G. Farrow. Statement of Robert W. Powell and Joseph Powell, Sr. (18 supporting signatures) Farrow, Lucinda Petition of Lucinda Lloyd Farrow asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 168 Lloyd husband, John G. Farrow. Statement of Robert W. Powell and Joseph Powell, Sr. (18 supporting signatures) Faulkener, Jesse Petition of Jesse R. Faulkener to hawk and peddle without a license. Davidson 1831 203 R. Fauster, John Petition from Campbell County asking that James Carroll be restored Campbell 1831 273 to citizenship. Named in petition: Moses Daubs, John Fauster & John Brown. (Many signatures.) Fees, County Petition from White County asking reasonable fees be required for White 1831 375 Court Juries of County Court Juries of Views inspecting roads. View Fees, Guardian Petition from Robertson County regarding fees charged guardians by Robertson 1831 87 County Court Clerks. Fees, Jailer Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua Guest also included. Fees, Jailer Petition of William Hartman, jailer for Sullivan County, asking payment Sullivan 1831 32 of fees for keeping a prisoner, William Crutchfield. Fees, Jailer Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Fees, Road Petition from White County asking reasonable fees be required for White 1831 375 Inspection County Court Juries of Views inspecting roads. Feme Sole Petition of Polly Billingsly asking for a divorce from her husband, Elijah Roane 1831 74 Billingsly. (48 supporting signatures. See also 1829-132 and Acts of Tennessee 1832, Chapter 104, Section 3, Page 86 – privilege of Feme Sole.) Feme Sole Petition of Mary Ramsey asking she be given the privilege of Feme 1831 79 Sole. Tomas K. Ramsey, her husband. (See Private Act of TN 1831 Chapter 270, Section 2, Page 223.) Feme Sole Petition of Milberry P. Rutland asking for a divorce from her husband, Wilson 1831 80 Reddick Rutland. Statement of John G. Graves. (See Private Act of TN 1827 Chapter 155, Section 1, page 127 granted Feme Sole) Feme Sole Petition of Ann Wherry asking for a divorce from her husband, Simeon Wilson 1831 83 Wherry. (See Private Acts of TN 1831 Chapter 172, Section 1, page 136, Ann Wherry given the privilege of Feme Sole.)

Feme Sole Petition of Elizabeth C. Essex Bell asking for a divorce from her Sumner 1831 102 husband, Joseph M. Bell. Also the privileges of Feme Sole. (7 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN, 1831, Chapter 135, Section 1, Page 112.) Feme Sole Petition of Elizabeth Moore asking for a divorce from her husband, 1831 167 John Moore. (See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Chapter 2, page 223; Granted Feme Sole) Feme Sole Petition of Permelia Roberts McKearley asking for a divorce from her Jackson 1831 281 husband, James McKearley. Also requests Feme Sole. (33 Supporting Signatures.) Feme Sole Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Fentress County Petition from Willis Huddleston asking for a change in the Overton Overton, 1831 14 – boundaries and Fentress County line to place all his property in Overton County Fentress Fentress County Petition of Morgan, Campbell & Fentress County asking to form a new Campbell, 1831 341 – new county county. Morgan, Fentress Ferrel, John Petition of Roger Ferrel asking he be provided funds out of John 1831 158 Ferrel’s, his deceased brother’s estate, for raising his brother’s children. Also Named: Polly Ferrel. Ferrel, Polly Petition of Roger Ferrel asking he be provided funds out of John 1831 158 Ferrel’s, his deceased brother’s estate, for raising his brother’s children. Also Named: Polly Ferrel. Ferrel, Roger Petition of Roger Ferrel asking he be provided funds out of John 1831 158 Ferrel’s, his deceased brother’s estate, for raising his brother’s children. Also Named: Polly Ferrel. Ferris, Isaac A. Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Fickle, Abraham Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 150 husband, Abraham Fickle. (See also 1829-150 and Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, page 61, & Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, Page 196.)

Fickle, Margaret Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 150 Rhea husband, Abraham Fickle. (See also 1829-150 and Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69 Section 3, page 61, & Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, Page 196.) Field, Bennett Petition of Fortune Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Patience 1831 103 Field Dodson. Named in petition: Bennett Field. (12 supporting signatures) Field, William H. Report of William H. Field on number of Justice of Peace in Maury Maury 1831 336 County. Fields, Moses Petition on behalf of Moses Fields, of the Cherokee Nation, asking he Hamilton 1831 318 (Indian) given full citizenship. Firestone, Sarah Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Firestone, Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 William Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor. Fisher, Peter Petition regarding the will of Peter Fisher and the provision asking his Sumner 1831 12 slaves be freed. Also asks change to emancipation laws. (100 signatures) Named in petition: James Dabbs. Fisk, Celin Petition of Rebecka Ashburn asking for a divorce from her husband, Overton 1831 149 John Ashburn. Statements of Celin Fisk, Jacob Brown, Jesse Brown, David Collier & Sally Brown. (11 supporting signatures.) Fitzgerald, Will Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 (Attorney sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill General) to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Flora, Daniel Petition of Joseph Rogers asking for a duplicate land warrant. Named Hawkins 1831 352 in petition: Stockley Donelson, Daniel Flora & Gabriel McGraw. Folder includes copies of land survey, land grant, land conveyances and court minutes. Forked Deer Petition regarding navigation of Forked Deer River. Named in petition: Madison 1831 61 River Robert H. Dyer & William C. Love. Forked Deer Petition from Gibson County regarding a mill of William More on Gibson 1831 342 River Forked Deer River. Francis, Miller Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Franklin Turnpike Petition from the Franklin Turnpike County asking their charter be Williamson, 1831 189 Company amended. Davidson Franklin, TN Petition from Williamson County asking for a railroad charter between Williamson 1831 190 Franklin and Nashville. (7 pages of supporting signatures.) Frazier (Captain) Petition from Captain Frazier’s Company asking for the appointment of Henry 1831 278 Julian Frazier as Justice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by Washington J. Leavitt moving.

Frazier, Jeremiah Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. Frazier, Julian Petition from Captain Frazier’s Company asking for the appointment of Henry 1831 278 Julian Frazier as Justice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by Washington J. Leavitt moving. Free Man of Petition from Washington County asking permission for Elias Jones, a Washington 1831 10 Color, Elias Jones free man of color, to prove his accounts.

Free Man of Petition from Elias Jones, a free Negro, asking that he be allowed to Washington 1831 11 Color, Elias Jones prove his accounts. Notation made he served in Revolutionary War for 3 years under Gen. Green. Statement of J. Howard. (16 supporting signatures.) Free Man of Petition of Robert Bush, a free man of color, asking permission to Morgan 1831 9 Color, Robert prove his accounts. Bush Free Negro, Petition from White County asking that Stephen D. Hill, a free Negro, White 1831 120 Stephen D. Hill be allowed to prove his accounts. Freeman, Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 Elizabeth husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) Freeman, Henry Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) Freeman, James Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. Freeman, Jane Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Freeman, Jane Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Freeman, Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Johnson Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Freeman, Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Johnson Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) French Broad Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 River & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River. Fry, Letitia Petition of Martin Fry asking for a divorce from his wife, Letitia Walker Greene 1831 255 Walker Fry. Affidavit of Elizabeth Champlain. Named in petition: Doctor Joseph E. Bell. (See also 1833-35) Fry, Martin Petition of Martin Fry asking for a divorce from his wife, Letitia Walker Greene 1831 255 Fry. Affidavit of Elizabeth Champlain. Named in petition: Doctor Joseph E. Bell. (See also 1833-35) Fulser, Peggy Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Furgerson, Polly Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Fyffe, J. H. Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 John Turner. Supporting statements of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Gailbreath, Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 William Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor) (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Gains, George W. Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Gallatin, TN Petition from merchants of Gallatin, TN asking Joseph Dwyer be Sumner 1831 183 exempt from paying the merchant’s tax. Gallaway, Jesse Petition of Thomas Cox regarding a refund on land purchased in the Roane 1831 162 Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John Burnet, Nehemiah Odell & Jesse Gallaway. Gambling Petition from Hawkins County concerning horse racing and gambling Hawkins 1831 117 and the 140 cases now pending in their Circuit Court. Ganett, H. A. Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Gardner, Jepthah Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Garrett, William Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain, Cocke County Court Clerk, asking a Cocke 1831 356 refund for overpayment of tax money. Statement of William Garrett. Gilchrist, Malcom Petition regarding land purchase by Thomas Blake and Samuel Martin Roane 1831 50 from Malcom Gilchrist. Gillespey, John F. Petition from the town of Madisonville, Tennessee opposed to a Monroe 1831 170 (Honorable) movement to change the name of the town to Tellico. Letter of J. M. Greenway to Honorable John F. Gillespey included in folder. Gillespie, George Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 T. Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Gillespie, Mary Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Carter Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Glenn, G. H. Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Gobles, Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Christopher Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Gooch, James Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 supporting Signatures.) Graham, D. Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 (Secretary of record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in State) petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State. Graham, James Petition of James Graham asking to legalize his illegitimate son and Bedford 1831 263 change his name from James F. Lasnett to James F. Graham. Graham, James F. Petition of James Graham asking to legalize his illegitimate son and Bedford 1831 263 change his name from James F. Lasnett to James F. Graham. Graves, John G. Petition of Milberry P. Rutland asking for a divorce from her husband, Wilson 1831 80 Reddick Rutland. Statement of John G. Grave. (See Private Act of TN 1827 Chapter 155, Section 1, page 127 granted Feme Sole) Gray, James Petition of Starling Dillehay asking for a divorce from his wife Polly Humphreys 1831 230 Dillehay. Letter to Representative James Gray included in the folder. (15 supporting signatures.) Grayson, John Petition of John Grayson asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 171 without a license. Named in petition: Capt. James Stuart & Dr. Wood. Green, (General) Petition from Elias Jones, a free Negro, asking that he be allowed to Washington 1831 11 prove his accounts. Notation made he served in Revolutionary War for 3 years under Gen. Green. Statement of J. Howard. (16 supporting signatures.) Green, James J. Petition of William Johnston asking compensation for improved lands. Roane 1831 163 Named in petition: Mr. Childres, Judge Keith & James J. Green. Green, James J. Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Greene, James Petition asking for an extension of the debt collection laws to cover Marion 1831 135 (Major) the Cherokee Nation. (Letter to Major James Greene & James Roberson from James Chandoin included in this folder.) Greenway, J. M. Petition from the town of Madisonville, Tennessee opposed to a Monroe 1831 170 movement to change the name of the town to Tellico. Letter of J. M. Greenway to Honorable John F. Gillespey included in folder. Greer, Alexander Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Greer, Andrew Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer. Greer, Caswell Petition of Nancy Farless Greer asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 8 Caswell Greer. Statement of James Farless. Greer, David Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Greer, John Petition from Lincoln County regarding John & Joseph Greer’s mill on Lincoln, Giles, 1831 205 Elk River and navigation of the river. Named in petition: William Franklin Reeves (Many signatures) Greer, Joseph Petition from Lincoln County regarding John & Joseph Greer’s mill on Lincoln, Giles, 1831 205 Elk River and navigation of the river. Named in petition: William Franklin Reeves (Many signatures) Greer, Joseph Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Greer, Joseph Petition regarding the navigation of the Elk River and the dam of Franklin 1831 371 Joseph Greer. Greer, Nancy Petition of Nancy Farless Greer asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 8 Farless Caswell Greer. Statement of James Farless. Gresham, Austin Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Griffith, William Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 D. Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Grimes, John Petition of John Grimes, Register of Monroe County, asking to keep his Monroe 1831 176 (Register) office outside of the county seat. Named in petition: General Sinclair & Captain Jacob Tipton. Grizzard, James Petition of William M. Harwood asking compensation for a horse that Davidson 1831 204 (Deputy Sheriff) died while being used to transport a prisoner, Samuel M. Luce, to Lincoln County by Deputy Sheriff, James Grizzard. (Folder also contains a copy of the Act incorporating the Town of Nashville.) Guardianship Petition of Roger Ferrell asking he be provided funds out of John 1831 158 Ferrell’s, his deceased brother’s estate, for raising his brother’s children. Also Named: Polly Ferrell. Guest, Joshua Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 (Jailer) husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua Guest also included. Guest, Mary Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua Guest also included. Gunter, Felix Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Gunter, Frances Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Gupton, Abner Petition from Captain Hollis’ Company recommending Abner Gupton & Montgomery 1831 161 Samuel D. Powers be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Hackney, Jacob Petition of Jacob Hackney asking permission for himself & 2 sons to Hawkins 1831 326 exhibit shows without a license. (Hawk and Peddle) Hagan, William Petition of Isaac Lowe asking for a refund of an overpayment on McMinn 1831 46 purchase of land. Statement of William Hagan, Register Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Nelson. Haley, John Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 Duster C. River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Hall, Henry Petition of Baptist McCombs, Henry Hall and Alexander Holliday asking 1831 5 compensation for purchasing stone from Major John Boyd for penitentiary. Hall, Hopy Petition of Michael C. A. Hall asking for a divorce from his wife, Hopy Overton 1831 15 Simcock Simcock Hall. (20 supporting signatures. See also 1831-21)

Hall, Michael C. Petition of Michael C. A. Hall asking for a divorce from his wife, Hopy Overton 1831 15 A. Simcock Hall. (20 supporting signatures. See also 1831-21) Hall, Michael C. Copy of Overton County Circuit Court record of Hopy Simcock adultery Overton 1831 21 A. hearing in support of Michael C. A. Hall divorce petition. (See also 1831-15) Ham, Orange Petition of Orange Ham asking relief from paying for a pair of pistols 1831 178 destroyed by fire. Named in petition: Captain Reese. Hamilton, John C. Petition of William G. Hunt asking the court case against him by Circuit Carroll 1831 259 (Judge) Court Judge, John C. Hamilton, be transferred from the Supreme Court of Jackson to Nashville. Hamilton, Nancy Petition of William Hamilton asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Blount 1831 225 Morrison Morrison Hamilton. Statement by John Coulter. Hamilton, Petition of William Hamilton asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Blount 1831 225 William Morrison Hamilton. Statement by John Coulter. Hamlin, John W. Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Hammontree, Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 David Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Hardin, Benjamin Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 Watson husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua Guest also included. Hardin, Joshua Petition of Joshua Hardin asking he be permitted to peddle without a Hardin 1831 129 license. (81 Supporting Signatures) Hardin, William Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua guest also included. Harnett, L. Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Harper, Robert Petition of Isaac Lindsey & Robert Harper concerning funding for the Sumner 1831 114 patrol law. Harrelson, W. Petition of W. Harrelson asking to retail liquor without a license. Knox 1831 242 Harrington, Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 Robert by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Harris, Samuel Petition of Samuel Harris regarding infringement on the right of way of Marion 1831 136 his turnpike road over Cumberland Mt. Named in petition: David Miller & Obadiah Bean. Harrison, Francis Petition asking relief for Stephen Johnson from fine and court cost on 1831 119 a manslaughter charge. Murdered man name: Francis Harrison. Harrison, James Petition of James Harrison asking compensation for improved land in Roane 1831 70 Hiwassee District. Also in folder a letter to Charles W. Keith, Judge South Judicial District. Harrison, Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 Susanah keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Hartfield, (Mr.) Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply. Hartley, W. Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Hartman, William Petition of William Hartman, jailer for Sullivan County, asking payment Sullivan 1831 32 (Jailer) of fees for keeping a prisoner, William Crutchfield.

Hartsfield, Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Nathan Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer. Harwood, Petition of William M. Harwood asking compensation for a horse that Davidson 1831 204 William M. died while being used to transport a prisoner, Samuel M. Luce, to Lincoln County by Deputy Sheriff, James Grizzard. (Folder also contains a copy of the Act incorporating the Town of Nashville.) Havron, James Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Hay, David Petitions of David Hay to amend the Probate and Registration Laws. Haywood 1831 206 Haynes, John Petition of George W. Price asking for a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 67 Named in petition: William Saunders, William Shamblin & John Haynes. Haynie, William Petition of William S. Haynie asking to retail liquor without a license. McMinn 1831 93 S. Haywood, (Judge) Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. Haywood, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Heatherley, Petition of Nathan Parker asking for a divorce from his wife, Susannah Jackson 1831 286 Thomas Doss Parker. Statement of John Houston. Also Named: Thomas Heatherley. Heatherley, Petition of Rodah Dossett asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 292 William Moses Dossett. Statement of Nimrod Miller & Willliam Heatherley. Henry, William Petition of William Henry asking compensation for land improvements McMinn 1831 373 made in the Hiwassee District. Also named: Judge Charles F. Keith. Herndon, Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 Elizabeth to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) Hicks, Joseph Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 (Jailer) keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Hicks, Pheobe Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Hicks, Sarah Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Hill, Joab Affidavit of John Sharp asking compensation for gun lost in Creek War. Claiborne 1831 232 (Colonel) Also named: Colonel Joab Hill. Hill, Stephen D. Petition from White County asking that Stephen D. Hill, a free Negro, White 1831 120 be allowed to prove his accounts. Hill, Sucky Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Hinds, Levi Petition from Fentress County Asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Hiwassee District Petition asking relief for leasers of improved land in the Hiwassee 1831 65 District. Named in petition: Governor Joseph McMinn. Hiwassee District Petition of Isaac Lowe asking for a refund of an overpayment on McMinn 1831 46 purchase of land. Statement of William Hagan, Register Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Nelson. Hiwassee District Petition of James Harrison asking compensation for improved land in Roane 1831 70 Hiwassee District. Also in folder a letter to Charles W. Keith, Judge South Judicial District. Hiwassee District Petition of Daniel Bain asking compensation for improved lands in the 1831 94 Hiwassee District. Hiwassee District Petition from Monroe County regarding school lands for the towns in Monroe 1831 105 the Hiwassee District. Hiwassee District Petition of Thomas S. Turney asking compensation for land 1831 113 improvements made and in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: William Spragin. Hiwassee District Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Sec. of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Hiwassee District Petition Asking Thomas Barnett be given relief in his purchase of land McMinn 1831 152 in Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Wallace. Hiwassee District Petition of Thomas Cox regarding a refund on land purchased in the Roane 1831 162 Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John Burnet, Nehemiah Odell & Jesse Gallaway. Hiwassee District Petition of William Henry asking compensation for land improvements McMinn 1831 373 made in the Hiwassee District. Also named: Judge Charles F. Keith. Hiwassee District Petition of William Henry asking compensation for land improvements McMinn 1831 373 made in the Hiwassee District. Also named: Judge Charles F. Keith. Holladay, Petition of Thomas L. Draper & Stephen Holladay asking to peddle Jackson 1831 285 Stephen without a license. Statement of James Young. Holland, Petition from Weakley County asking that occupant rights be extended Weakley 1831 141 Spearman to late settlers. Letter of John Henry Moore to Senator Robert Murray (Representative) and Representative Spearman Holland included in folder. Holland’s Ferry Petition of Peter Davis, William Reynolds & Stephen Huff regarding a 1831 340 charter for a turnpike road from Holland’s Ferry to N. C. line. (2 pages of signatures.) Holliday, Petition of Baptist McCombs, Henry Hall and Alexander Holliday asking 1831 5 Alexander compensation for purchasing stone from Major John Boyd for penitentiary. Hollie, (Captain) Letter of J. J. Williams regarding a Justice of the Peace for Captain Montgomery 1831 34 Hollie’s Company. Hollingsworth, Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 William A. Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Hollis (Captain) Petition from Captain Hollis’ Company recommending Abner Gupton & Montgomery 1831 161 Samuel D. Powers be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Holston River Petition from Sullivan County regarding a bridge built by Frederick A. Sullivan 1831 37 Ross on the N. Fork of Holston River. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Hord, Stanwix Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Hord, Thomas Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Houk, Matthias Petition of Matthias Houk asking permission to hawk and peddle Wilson 1831 77 without a license. Houston Station Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Houston, George Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston.

Houston, John Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Houston, John Petition of Nathan Parker asking for a divorce from his wife, Susannah Jackson 1831 286 Doss Parker. Statement of John Houston. Also Named: Thomas Heatherley. Houston, Mary Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston. Howard, George Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 W. Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas.

Howard, J. Petition from Elias Jones, a free Negro, asking that he be allowed to Washington 1831 11 prove his accounts. Notation made he served in Revolutionary War for 3 years under Gen. Green. Statement of J. Howard. (16 supporting signatures.) Howell, Charles Petition of Charles Howell, Washington County jailer, asking Washington 1831 62 (Jailer) compensation for keeping Allen Jones in his jail. Howell, John J. Petition of John J. Howell, George W. Allen, and William P. Sharp Cocke 1831 106 asking for a turnpike road charter. (See also 1831-118) Howell, John J. Petition of John J. Howell, William P. Sharp and George W. Allen asking Cocke 1831 118 for a turnpike road charter. (224 Signatures. See also 1831-106) Huddleston Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 (Captain) Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Huddleston, Petition from Willis Huddleston asking for a change in the Overton Overton, 1831 14 Willis and Fentress County line to place all his property in Overton County Fentress Huddlestone, Petition recommending Campbell Huddlestone be authorized to hawk Grainger 1831 239 Cambell and peddle without a license. Named in petition: Dr. Robert Huddlestone.

Huddlestone, Petition recommending Campbell Huddlestone be authorized to hawk Grainger 1831 239 Robert (Dr.) and peddle without a license. Named in Petition: Dr. Robert Huddlestone. Huff, Stephen Petition of Peter Davis, William Reynolds & Stephen Huff regarding a 1831 340 charter for a turnpike road from Holland’s Ferry to N. C. line. (2 pages of signatures.) Huffaker, Hannah Petition of Johnson Freeman asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane 1831 147 Freeman. Named in petition: Malinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley, Hannah Huffaker & Pheobe Hicks. (See also 1831-364) Huffaker, Hannah Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Huffmaster, Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 Joseph keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Humphreys, Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 William keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Humphrie, Petition of Elizabeth Humphrie, widow of John Humphrie, asking McMinn 1831 59 Elizabeth compensation for improved lands. Statement by Charles F. Keith, Judge South Judicial Circuit. Humphrie, John Petition of Elizabeth Humphrie, widow of John Humphrie, asking McMinn 1831 59 compensation for improved lands. Statement by Charles F. Keith, Judge South Judicial Circuit.

Hunt, William G. Petition of William G. Hunt asking the court case against him by Circuit Carroll 1831 259 Court Judge, John C. Hamilton, be transferred from the Supreme Court of Jackson to Nashville. Hunter, Isaac Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Huntington, TN Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of Carroll County regarding the Carroll 1831 251 Land Sales sale of town lots, & streets and alleys in the town of Huntington. Hurt, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Hurt, Isaac Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Hurts, Albert Petition from Morgan County asking for a second class road from the Morgan 1831 22a home of Albert Hurts to Ellis’ Ferry. Named in petition: Mr. Scott. Hust, Elisa Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green.

Hutchinson, John Petition of John H. Hutchison asking to hawk and peddle without a Jackson 1831 280 H. license. Statements of Dr. W. R. Kenner & Dr. N. Montgomery. (65 Supporting Signatures.) Hynes, Andrew Petition of Andrew Hynes, President and director of Nashville Bridge Davidson 1831 194 (President) County protesting a second bridge across the Cumberland River at Nashville. (Cost of first bridge included.) Illegitimacy Petition of Thomas L. Bonner to legalize his illegitimate children. Wilson 1831 81 Mothers: Polly Furgerson & Polly Fair; Children: Elizabeth Drew, Sarah Hicks & John Alfred. Illegitimacy Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson. Illegitimacy Petition from Carroll County regarding the naming of fathers and Carroll 1831 252 support of illegitimate children. Illegitimacy Petition of James Graham asking to legalize his illegitimate son and Bedford 1831 263 change his name from James F. Lasnett to James F. Graham. Illegitimacy Petition from Joel and Luky Parrott, the parents of Armstead Parrott, Campbell 1831 372 asking that he be made a lawful heir of their estate. (Illegitimacy) Indian, George Petition of Thomas Tipton asking refund of court cost incurred while Blount 1831 300 defending himself in a suit brought against him by the Indian, George. Indians, Petition asking that collection laws be extended to cover white men Monroe, 1831 64 Cherokee Nation living in the Cherokee Nation. McMinn Indians, Petition asking for an extension of the debt collection laws to cover Marion 1831 135 Cherokee Nation the Cherokee Nation. (Letter to Major James Greene & James Roberson from James Chandoin included in this folder.)

Iron Petition of Montgomery Bell regarding the land known as “The Davidson 1831 254 Narrows of the Harpeth” and the establishment of an iron forge. Iron Works Petition of John and William Scarbrough regarding land to establish an Roane 1831 3 iron works. Iron Works Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Iron Works Petition of Isaac West asking preferential right to land surrounding his Henderson 1831 186 Iron Works. (11 pages of supporting signatures.) Iron Works The cover page of Isaac West's petition for land in Henderson and Henderson, 1831 246 Perry Counties for an iron works.(Petition not included in folder) Perry Irwin, Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 Montgomery keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, (Jailer) Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Hon. Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Isaacs, John W. Petition on behalf of John W. Isaacs asking to be relieved from Lincoln 1831 264 prosecution. Named in petition: Samuel Isaacs. Isaacs, Samuel Petition on behalf of John W. Isaacs asking to be relieved from Lincoln 1831 264 prosecution. Named in petition: Samuel Isaacs. Isham, George W. Petition from White County asking George W. Isham be permitted to White 1831 39 peddle groceries without a license. Jack, Thomas Petition of John Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Morgan 1831 51 Milton Duncan. Statement of Thomas Jack. (33 supporting signatures.)

Jackson, Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 (General) Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Jackson, (Judge) Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Jackson, Andrew Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 (General) General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Jackson, TN Petition from Jackson, TN asking permission for Stephen McClary to Madison 1831 60 hawk and peddle without a license. Jailer Fees Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Jefferson County, Petition from residents over Bay Mountain in Sevier County asking to Sevier, 1831 295 Annexation be annexed to Jefferson County (3 pages of signatures from Jefferson, Jefferson Knox & Sevier Counties.) Jetton, Robert Petition asking that citizens living west of Tennessee River be Humphreys 1831 288 permitted to use bridge of Robert Jetton at Sandy River free of toll. John Watson Petition of John Watson concerning the building of a saw and a grist Hardin 1831 124 mill. Johnson, (Mr.) Petition of Rutherford County asking a change in the location of a Rutherford 1831 154 voting precinct. Named in petition: Robert Miller, Mr. Johnson & Mr. Todd. Johnson, James Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Johnson, Lewis Petition in behalf of Lewis Johnson asking he be allowed to retail Carroll 1831 358 liquors. (118 Signatures.) Johnson, Petition of Captain Shipparo’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 311 Matthew appointment of Matthew Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Johnson, Nancy Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston. Johnson, Sarah Petition of William Johnson asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Robertson 1831 91 Rose Rose Johnson. Named in petition: Bazel Rose. (56 supporting signatures) Johnson, Stephen Petition asking relief for Stephen Johnson from fine and court cost on 1831 119 a manslaughter charge. Murdered man’s name: Francis Harrison. Johnson, William Report of William Johnson, Clerk of Weakley County that Collen & Weakley 1831 30 Wiley Baliss had been given a permit to retail groceries for one year. (See also Acts of Tennessee, 1831-48) Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Johnson, William Petition of William Johnson asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Robertson 1831 91 Rose Johnson. Named in petition: Bazel Rose. (56 supporting signatures) Johnson, William Petition of Jepthah Gardner asking relief for John D. Calvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Ganett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Charlton. Johnson, William Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston. Johnson, William Petition of Captain Henry Robinson’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 304 (Major) appointment of Major William Maury & Major William Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Johnston, Daniel Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 C. Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting signatures.) Johnston, Samuel Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Johnston, William Petition of William Johnston asking compensation for improved lands. Roane 1831 163 Named in petition: Mr. Childres, Judge Keith & James J. Green. Jones, Allen Petition of Charles Howell, Washington County jailer, asking Washington 1831 62 compensation for keeping Allen Jones in his jail. Jones, Alston Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Jones, Elias Petition from Washington County asking permission for Elias Jones, a Washington 1831 10 free man of color, to prove his accounts. Jones, Elias Petition from Elias Jones, a free Negro, asking that he be allowed to Washington 1831 11 prove his accounts. Notation made he served in Revolutionary War for 3 years under Gen. Green. Statement of J. Howard. (16 supporting signatures.) Jones, Enoch H. Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Jones, James Petition on behalf of James Jones asking he be allowed to hawk and Grainger 1831 317 peddle goods & liquor without a license. Jones, Richard Petition from Perry County concerning land being used as a Perry 1831 31 campground by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named in petition: John White, Richard Jones. Jonesboro Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Jonesboro praying Washington 1831 75b that persons living within the limits of the town may be allowed to serve as witnesses in cases in which the Mayor and Aldermen may be a party. Jordon, Evans Petition from the 116th Regiment recommending Evans Jordon and Humphreys 1831 346 Amos Bruce for Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Letter of J. J. Williams regarding a Justice of the Peace for Captain Montgomery 1831 34 Peace Hollie’s Company.

Justice of the Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 Peace of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Justice of the Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 Peace of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilaugh and Jacob Whitworth. Justice of the Petition from Captain Statton’s Company recommending David B. Montgomery 1831 89 Peace Allen and Felix Nothington be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Captain Statton’s Company recommending David B. Montgomery 1831 89 Peace Allen and Felix Nothington be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Montgomery County asking the appointment of Roger Montgomery 1831 125 Peace Armstead as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Francis Baker. Justice of the Petition from Captain Hollis’ Company recommending Abner Gupton & Montgomery 1831 161 Peace Samuel D. Powers be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from the Justice of the Peace of Knox County asking for a new Knox 1831 213 Peace court house. Justice of the Petition from Captain Frazier’s Company asking for the appointment of Henry 1831 278 Peace Julian Frazier as Justice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by Washington J. Leavitt moving. Justice of the Petition from Captain John Plumlee’s Company recommending Denton Jackson 1831 282 Peace Plumlee be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition of Captain Henry Robinson’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 304 Peace appointment of Major William Maury & Major William Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Report of Captain Henry Robinson that Charles Olmstead and Williamson 1831 305 Peace Benjamin Tapper were elected for appointment as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Williamson County concerning compensation for Justice Williamson 1831 306 Peace of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Henry County asking Justice of the Peace be allowed to Henry 1831 308 Peace receive compensation for their services. Justice of the Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 Peace Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Justice of the Petition of Captain Shipparo’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 311 Peace appointment of Matthew Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Resignation & Petition of Isaac Tompson as Justice of the Peace for Dyer 1831 328 Peace Dyer County Recommendation that Edward H. D. Birchett be appointed as his replacement. Justice of the Report of William H. Field on number of Justice of Peace in Maury Maury 1831 336 Peace County. Justice of the Petition from Captain Roakes Company asking James Eason be Fayette 1831 339 Peace appointed as Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from the 116th Regiment recommending Evans Jordon and Humphreys 1831 346 Peace Amos Bruce for Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Washington & Greene Counties asking compensation for Washington, 1831 347 Peace those serving as Justice of the Peace. Greene Justice of the Petition from Claiborne County asking compensation be provided for Claiborne 1831 361 Peace those serving as Justices of the Peace. Kain, John Petition of John Kain asking for a change in the time of year in which Knox 1831 130 the musters are now held or their removal to a different location. Keith, (Judge) Petition of William Johnston asking compensation for improved lands. Roane 1831 163 Named in petition: Mr. Childres, Judge Keith & James J. Green. Keith, C. F. Petition of John Torbett asking compensation for improved lands. McMinn, 1831 153 (Judge) Named in petition: Judge C. F. Keith. Monroe Keith, Charles F. Petition of William Henry asking compensation for land improvements McMinn 1831 373 (Judge) made in the Hiwassee District. Also named: Judge Charles F. Keith. Keith, Charles F. (Judge)Petition of Elizabeth Humphrie, widow of John Humphrie, McMinn 1831 59 (Judge) asking compensation for improved lands. Statement by Charles F. Keith, Judge South Judicial Circuit. Keith, Charles W. Petition of James Harrison asking compensation for improved land in Roane 1831 70 (Judge) Hiwassee District. Also in folder a letter to Charles W. Keith, Judge South Judicial District. Kelly, William Petition of John Clendennen asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1831 110 Elizabeth Herndon Clendennen. Named in petition: William Kelly. Statements of Charles Clabough & William Brown. (See also 1831-166 and Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110.) Kelly, William Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) Kennedy, (Judge) Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Kenner, W. R. Petition of John H. Hutchison asking to hawk and peddle without a Jackson 1831 280 (Doctor) license. Statements of Doctor W. R. Kenner & Doctor N. Montgomery. (65 Supporting Signatures.) Keyes, Alexander Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 D. John Turner. Supporting statement of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Kilough, Isaac Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. King, James Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Knight, J. D. Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Knox County Petition from the Justice of the Peace of Knox County asking for a new Knox 1831 213 Courthouse court house. Knox County, Report of Knox County School Committee for the year 1830 submitted Knox 1831 237 Schools by John McMillan, Clerk of the committee. Knoxville, TN Petition from the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding the Lynchburg 1831 92 and New River Railroad running a line to Knoxville, TN.

Knoxville, TN, Petition of certain citizens of Knox County asking that their property be Knox 1831 214 Boundaries included in the Corporation of Knoxville. Included in folder note of D. Campbell to General Richard G. Dunlap. Lacy, Joseph Petition of Joseph Lacy asking permission to hawk and peddle without Smith 1831 127 a license. Land Petition of James O. K. Wood asking permission to enter a claim on Weakley 1831 107 land next to his saw & grist mill. Land Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Sec. of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Land Petition from Weakley County asking that occupant rights be extended Weakley 1831 141 to late settlers. Letter of John Henry Moore to Senator Robert Murray and Representative Spearman Holland included in folder. Land Petition of Caleb Dobbs asking for land from the state. Wife gave birth Rhea 1831 145 to triplets. (See provisions of Public Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Page 98) Land Petition of John Dyer regarding a purchase of land and a mill. Monroe 1831 175 Land A copy of a petition sent to the Alabama Legislature regarding 1831 350 occupant rights to land. Land Certificate Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply. Land Certificate Petition of George W. Price asking for a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 67 Named in petition: William Saunders, William Shamblin & John Haynes. Land Grants Petition of John and Abraham Tucker, heirs of Joseph Tucker Washington 1831 19 (deceased), regarding land and land grants. Land Sales, Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of Carroll County regarding the Carroll 1831 251 Huntington, TN sale of town lots, & streets and alleys in the town of Huntington. Land Survey Petition of Francis Ellis regarding land. Named in petition: Richard Roane 1831 209 Rector, Registrar. Land survey of John M. Wacker and certificate of registration included in the folder. Land Warrant Petition of John Cornett for Mary Cornett regarding a land warrant. Hamilton 1831 275 Named in petition: David Stewart & John Medearis. Land Warrant Petition of Joseph Rogers asking for a duplicate land warrant. Named Hawkins 1831 352 in petition: Stockley Donelson, Daniel Flora & Gabriel McGraw. Folder includes copies of land survey, land grant, land conveyances and court minutes. Land Warrants Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire. Land, Improved Petition asking relief for leasers of improved land in the Hiwassee 1831 65 District. Named in petition: Governor Joseph McMinn. Land, Reservation Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Land, School Petition from board of trustees of Anderson Academy regarding school Cocke 1831 148 lands. Land, School Petition from McMinn County regarding school lands and their use. McMinn 1831 155 Land, School Petition from Henderson County regarding land for a school house. Henderson 1831 187 Land, School Petition of E. C. McLaughlin asking permission to cut a mill race Lincoln 1831 266 through certain Lincoln County school land. Land Survey Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Landons, (?) Petition of Nathaniel B. Butler asking refund on merchant’s tax. Sumner 1831 185 Statement of (?) Landons. Land, School Petition from Monroe County regarding school lands for the towns in Monroe 1831 105 the Hiwassee District. Lash, James W. Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 (Major) compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Lasnett, James F. Petition of James Graham asking to legalize his illegitimate son and Bedford 1831 263 change his name from James F. Lasnett to James F. Graham. Laughlin, Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 (Councilor) Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Law, Common Petition from Haywood County regarding the common school law. Haywood 1831 97 School Law, Patrol Petition from Montgomery County regarding appointment and pay for Montgomery 1831 6 patrols to prevent slave uprisings. Law, Patrol Petition from Maury County regarding appointment and pay for Maury 1831 7 patrols to prevent slave uprising. Law, Patrol Petition of Isaac Lindsey & Robert Harper concerning funding for the Sumner 1831 114 patrol law. Law, Patrol Petition from Anderson County asking a law be passed providing pay Anderson 1831 233 to those appointed to Patrol Duty. Laws, Debt Petition asking for an extension of the debt collection laws to cover Marion 1831 135 Collection the Cherokee Nation. (Letter to Major James Greene & James Roberson from James Chandoin included in this folder.) Laws, Banks Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Laws, Collection Petition asking that collection laws be extended to cover white men Monroe, 1831 64 living in the Cherokee Nation. McMinn Laws, Credit Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. Laws, Election Petition from Maury County asking a change in election laws Maury 1831 138 pertaining to illegal voters. Laws, Petition regarding the will of Peter Fisher and the provision asking his Sumner 1831 12 Emancipation slaves be freed. Also asks change to emancipation laws. (100 signatures) Named in petition: James Dabbs.

Laws, Liquor Petition from Sumner County against the proposed legislation Sumner 1831 35 concerning the granting of liquor licenses. Laws, Liquor Petition asking to amend liquor laws to allow grocers to retail liquor. Giles 1831 95 Laws, Militia Petition from the officers of the 23rd Regiment regarding change to Robertson 1831 90 Militia Laws. Laws, Militia Petition from Jackson County asking the Militia Laws be amended Jackson 1831 283 regarding musters. Laws, Militia Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Laws, Militia Petition of Williamson County asking a change to Militia Laws Williamson 1831 307 exempting those who have served 8 years from militia duty. Laws, Probate & Petitions of David Hay to amend the Probate and Registration Laws. Haywood 1831 206 Registration Laws, Schools Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Laws, Tariffs Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Leatham, Petition from Weakley County asking that Edmond Andrews, Edmund Weakley 1831 132 Edmund P. P. Leatham & John L. Daniel be authorized to build a mill on Obion River. Leavitt, Petition from Captain Frazier’s Company asking for the appointment of Henry 1831 278 Washington J. Julian Frazier as Justice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by Washington J. Leavitt moving. Lebanon, TN, Petition from Lebanon, TN asking to extend the corporate limits of the Wilson 1831 78 boundaries town. Named in the petition: John Stone, Jordan Brown, William W. Prim & John Cox. Ledbetter, Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 William a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Legg, Wesley Affidavit of Wesley Legg asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 229 War. Also named: Robert Tays, Colonel Thomas Davis & William Carter. Lewis, James Petition of James Lewis asking to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1831 85 Named in petition: Brittian Drake, Esquire. Liberty, TN Petition from the town of Liberty, TN asking that Jesse Lincoln be Smith 1831 144 permitted to open a turnpike road between Sparta and Liberty. Liberty, TN - Petition from Liberty, Tennessee asking the town be incorporated. Smith 1831 157 incorporation Named in petition: William Dirickson , Thomas W. Duncan & David L. Ray. License Petition of Henry Liggett asking to obtain a license at a reasonable Roane 1831 73 price to retail groceries. License, Petition from Overton County asking Benjamin Brown be authorized to Overton 1831 1 Merchants hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition from Wilson County asking that James P. Crutchfield be Wilson 1831 4 Merchants permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of Thomas Oakley asking permission to hawk and peddle Maury 1831 28 Merchants without a license. (Three pages of supporting signatures.) License, Petition from Maury County asking that John Crosthwait be permitted Maury 1831 29 Merchants to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Report of William Johnson, Clerk of Weakley County that Collen & Weakley 1831 30 Merchants Wiley Baliss had been given a permit to retail groceries for one year. (See also Acts of Tennessee, 1831-48) License, Petition of Jacob Sampson asking permission to hawk and peddle Sullivan 1831 36 Merchants without a license. License, Petition from White County asking George W. Isham be permitted to White 1831 39 Merchants peddle groceries without a license. License, Petition asking that John Taylor be allowed to hawk and peddle White 1831 41 Merchants without a license. License, Petition from Carroll County asking Robert Wilkerson be given Carroll 1831 45 Merchants permission to hawk and peddle without a license. (Many signatures) License, Petition of James C. Davidson asking permission to hawk and peddle Morgan 1831 52 Merchants without a license. Statement of Thomas S. Sear, M.D. (51 supporting signatures.) License, Petition of John H. Torbett asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 53 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of Walter G. Worthen asking to hawk and peddle without a Davidson 1831 56 Merchants license. License, Petition from Jackson, TN asking permission for Stephen McClary to Madison 1831 60 Merchants hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of John Mee asking to hawk and peddle without a license. Roane 1831 71 Merchants License, Petition from Roane County asking William Carmichael be permitted to Roane 1831 72 Merchants hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition from Wilson County asking that Samuel Cross be permitted to Wilson 1831 76 Merchants hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of Matthias Houk asking permission to hawk and peddle Wilson 1831 77 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of William S. Swan asking to hawk and peddle without a Wilson 1831 84 Merchants license. (70 supporting signatures) License, Petition of James Lewis asking to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1831 85 Merchants Named in petition: Brittian Drake, Esquire. License, Petition from Wilson County asking that James H. Currey be permitted Wilson 1831 86 Merchants to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of Joseph Lacy asking permission to hawk and peddle without Smith 1831 127 Merchants a license. License, Petition of Phillip B. Bush asking permission to hawk and peddle Smith 1831 128 Merchants without a license. (54 Supporting Signatures) License, Petition of Joshua Hardin asking he be permitted to peddle without a Hardin 1831 129 Merchants license. (81 Supporting Signatures) License, Petition of Joseph L. Moseley asking permission to hawk and peddle Wilson 1831 159 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of David Barrett asking permission to exhibit his puppet show Warren 1831 164 Merchants without a license. (Hawk and Peddle) License, Petition of Michael McGraw asking permission to hawk and peddle Campbell 1831 169 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of John Grayson asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 171 Merchants without a license. Named in petition: Capt. James Stuart & Dr. Wood. License, Petition from Monroe County asking that John N. Smith be permitted Monroe 1831 173 Merchants to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition from Davidson County asking that James H. Benningfield be Davidson 1831 200 Merchants permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of Jesse R. Faulkener to hawk and peddle without a license. Davidson 1831 203 Merchants License, Petition of John D. Popejoy asking permission to hawk and peddle Grainger 1831 221 Merchants without a license. License, Petition in behalf of Hugh H. Peters asking he be allowed to hawk and Grainger 1831 222 Merchants peddle without a license. License, Petition recommending Campbell Huddlestone be authorized to hawk Grainger 1831 239 Merchants and peddle without a license. Named in petition: Dr. Robert Huddlestone. License, Petition of Alfred L. Combs addressed to Colonel Easley asking him to Grainger 1831 241 Merchants submit a request for Mr. Combs to hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition of James Pankey asking authorization to hawk and peddle Jefferson 1831 247 Merchants without a license. License, Petition recommending Stephen Smith be authorized to hawk and Dickson 1831 248 Merchants peddle without a license. (Many signatures.) License, Petition of David McKanless asking permission to hawk and peddle Blount 1831 269 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of Ira Bryles asking to peddle without a license. Fayette 1831 270 Merchants License, Petition of John H. Hutchison asking to hawk and peddle without a Jackson 1831 280 Merchants license. Statements of Dr. W. R. Kenner & Dr. N. Montgomery. (65 Supporting Signatures.) License, Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 Merchants peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. License, Petition of William Eaton asking the privilege to Hawk and Peddle Henderson 1831 296 Merchants without a license. (Many signatures.) License, Petition of David Pounds asking permission to hawk and peddle Giles 1831 302 Merchants without a license. License, Petition on behalf of James Jones asking he be allowed to hawk and Grainger 1831 317 Merchants peddle goods & liquor without a license. License, Petition asking that Tilman Bethel be giving the privilege to hawk and DeKalb 1831 323 Merchants peddle without a license. (25 Supporting signatures.) License, Petition asking that Joseph Putman be given the privilege to peddle Bedford 1831 324 Merchants without a license. (41 Supporting Signatures.) License, Petition of Jacob Hackney asking permission for himself & 2 sons to Hawkins 1831 326 Merchants exhibit shows without a license. (Hawk and Peddle) License, Petition on behalf of George McDaniel asking he be given permission Campbell 1831 337 Merchants to hawk and peddle without a license. (95 Supporting Signatures.) License, Petition on behalf of William Turner asking he be permitted to hawk Claiborne 1831 365 Merchants and peddle without a license. Liggett, Henry Petition of Henry Liggett asking to obtain a license at a reasonable Roane 1831 73 price to retail groceries. Lincoln, (Mr.) Petition from Wilson County concerning Mr. Lincoln’s request for a Wilson 1831 20 charter to build a road between Liberty and Sparta.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Lincoln, Jesse Petition from the town of Liberty, TN asking that Jesse Lincoln be Smith 1831 144 permitted to open a turnpike road between Sparta and Liberty. Lindsey, Isaac Petition of Isaac Lindsey & Robert Harper concerning funding for the Sumner 1831 114 patrol law. Lindsey, Jefferson Petition of Nancy Wisdom Lindsey asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1831 289 husband, Jefferson Lindsey. (97 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 5, page 197.) Lindsey, Nancy Petition of Nancy Wisdom Lindsey asking for a divorce from her Lawrence 1831 289 Wisdom husband, Jefferson Lindsey. (97 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827, Chapter 232, Section 5, page 197.) Linn, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Linn asking for a divorce from her husband, Jacob Campbell 1831 293 Linn. (8 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 243, Section 1, Page 208.) Linn, Jacob Petition of Elizabeth Linn asking for a divorce from her husband, Jacob Campbell 1831 293 Linn. (8 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 243, Section 1, Page 208.) Linn, Joseph Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Liquor Petition of William S. Haynie asking to retail liquor without a license. McMinn 1831 93 Liquor Petition from Maury County asking grocery keepers be authorized to Maury 1831 137 retail liquor. Liquor Petition asking that Joseph Collins be permitted to retail liquor and Grainger 1831 227 goods without a license. Liquor Petition of W. Harrelson asking to retail liquor without a license. Knox 1831 242 Liquor Petition on behalf of James Jones asking he be allowed to hawk and Grainger 1831 317 peddle goods & liquor without a license. Liquor Petition in behalf of Lewis Johnson asking he be allowed to retail Carroll 1831 358 liquors. (118 Signatures.) Liquor Petition from Carroll County asking that Thomas Butler be permitted Carroll 1831 359 to retail liquor without a license. Little, Isaac Petition from Humphreys County recommending Isaac Little be Humphreys 1831 351b appointed as county surveyor. Logan, Catherine Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Logan, David B. Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Looney, Absalom Petition of Absalom Looney asking compensation for his services as a Knox 1831 236 (Surveyor) surveyor. Named in petition: Walter Sims, Representative James Young & General Dunlap. Lottery Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Jonesboro asking Washington 1831 75a to hold a lottery to finance internal improvements. Lottery Petition from Rutherford County in support of Thomas Powell, Esquire, Rutherford 1831 111 to hold a lottery. Lottery Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery.

Lottery Petition from Wayne County asking permission to hold a lottery to Wayne 1831 165 fund construction of a county jail. Lottery Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance an Davidson 1831 195 extension of Union Street. Supporting statement of Nashville Mayor & Aldermen. (4 pages of supporting signatures.) Lottery Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. Lottery Petition of Joseph H. Wallace to hold a lottery to pay his debts. Lincoln 1831 265 Lottery Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance the Davidson 1831 315 continuation of Union Street in Nashville. Also asking Robert Woods, John P. Erwin, Henry R. Cartwell & John M. Bays be appointed as trustees of the lottery. Lottery Petition from Bedford County asking Captain Robert M. Waltin be Bedford 1831 325 allowed to hold a lottery to pay his debts. Lottery Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Lottery, Bridge Petition from Hickman co. asking to establish a commission to oversee Hickman 1831 249 a lottery to finance a bridge across Duck River. Lottery, Petition from Franklin County asking permission to hold a lottery for Franklin 1831 40 Winchester establishing a female academy at Winchester. Female Academy Loudermilk, Petition of Jacob Loudermilk asking for a divorce from his wife, Darias Washington 1831 63 Darius Borin Borin Loudermilk. Letter of Joshua Boring to Senator James Wyly. (40 supporting signatures.) Loudermilk, Petition of Jacob Loudermilk asking for a divorce from his wife, Darias Washington 1831 63 Jacob Borin Loudermilk. Letter of Joshua Boring to Senator James Wyly. (40 supporting signatures.) Loury, William Petition of Joab Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally Burton Warren 1831 27 Brooks. Named in petition: William Loury. (See also 1831-338) Love, William C. Petition regarding navigation of Forked Deer River. Named in petition: Madison 1831 61 Robert H. Dyer & William C. Love. Lovin, (Captain) Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Lowe, Isaac Petition of Isaac Lowe asking for a refund of an overpayment on McMinn 1831 46 purchase of land. Statement of William Hagan, Register Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Nelson.

Lowrey, John Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. Lowry, John Affidavit of John Lowry regarding the divorce of Jacob & Sarah Brooks. Franklin 1831 338 (See also 1831-27) Lowry, William Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson.

Lowry, William Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 John Turner. Supporting statement of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Luce, Samuel M. Petition of William M. Harwood asking compensation for a horse that Davidson 1831 204 died while being used to transport a prisoner, Samuel M. Luce, to Lincoln County by Deputy Sheriff, James Grizzard. (Folder also contains a copy of the Act incorporating the Town of Nashville.) Lynchburg and Petition from the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding the Lynchburg 1831 92 New River and New River Railroad running a line to Knoxville, TN. Railroad Lytle, William Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Mac Lin, William Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 (Esquire) Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire. Macon, William Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Maddin, James Petition of James Baker and Fanny Maddin Standley asking that James Campbell 1831 116 Baker be permitted to adopt her son, James Maddin. Also named: William Stanldey. Madding, Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Champness Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.) Madisonville, TN Petition from the town of Madisonville, Tennessee opposed to a Monroe 1831 170 - name change movement to change the name of the town to Tellico. Letter of J. M. Greenway to Honorable John F. Gillespey included in folder. Marchbanks, Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 (Mr.) Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Martin, Samuel Petition regarding land purchase by Thomas Blake and Samuel Martin Roane 1831 50 from Malcom Gilchrist. Martin, Thomas Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire.

Masingill, Robert Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill. Matlock, (Mr.) Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater.

Matlock, Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Benjamin Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Matlock, Henry Petition of Henry Matlock reimbursement of monies paid in land 1831 68 settlement with Betsy McIntosh of the Cherokee Nation. (See Private Acts of TN 1827 Chapter 249, Section 1) Maury County – Petition of William D. Orr regarding the county line of Bedford and Bedford, 1831 287 boundaries Maury Counties, asking that it be resurveyed and adjusted. Statement Maury of John L. Neill. Maury, William Petition of Captain Henry Robinson’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 304 (Major) appointment of Major William Maury & Major William Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Maxey, Bennett Petition of the Rev. Robert Baker asking for divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 260 Charlotte Linn Baker. Named in petition: Warham Easley & infant, Zimri. Statements by: Bennett Maxey, Champness Madding, William Bigham, Richard Beard, Minister of the Gospel, & R. E. C. Dougherty. (See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 38, Pages 27, 28.)

Maybery, Joseph Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. McBean, Daniel Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. McCasland, John Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. McCellon, Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 William B. James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

McClary, Stephen Petition from Jackson, TN asking permission for Stephen McClary to Madison 1831 60 hawk and peddle without a license. McClenahan, Petition concerning John McClenahan and compensation for 1831 57 John improvements made to land lost in the Cherokee Purchase. Also named: Joseph McMinn. McCombs, Petition of Baptist McCombs, Henry Hall and Alexander Holliday asking 1831 5 Baptist compensation for purchasing stone from Major John Boyd for penitentiary.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # McConnel, Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 Samuel administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. McDaniel, Petition on behalf of George McDaniel asking he be given permission Campbell 1831 337 George to hawk and peddle without a license. (95 Supporting Signatures.) McFall, Samuel P. Petition asking for a new trial for Samuel H. Davidson. Named in Humphreys 1831 344 petition: Samuel P. McFall & W. Raybourn.

McGavock, David Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State. McGhee, John Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. McGraw, Gabriel Petition of Joseph Rogers asking for a duplicate land warrant. Named Hawkins 1831 352 in petition: Stockley Donelson, Daniel Flora & Gabriel McGraw. Folder includes copies of land survey, land grant, land conveyances and court minutes. McGraw, Michael Petition of Michael McGraw asking permission to hawk and peddle Campbell 1831 169 without a license. McIntosh, Betsy Petition of Henry Matlock reimbursement of monies paid in land 1831 68 (Indian) settlement with Betsy McIntosh of the Cherokee Nation. (See Private Acts of TN 1827 Chapter 249, Section 1) McIntush, James Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 (Indian) William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. McKanlass, David Petition of David McKanless asking permission to hawk and peddle Blount 1831 269 without a license. McKearley, James Petition of Permelia Roberts McKearley asking for a divorce from her Jackson 1831 281 husband, James McKearley. Also requests Feme Sole. (33 Supporting Signatures.) McKearley, Petition of Permelia Roberts McKearley asking for a divorce from her Jackson 1831 281 Permelia Roberts husband, James McKearley. Also requests Feme Sole. (33 Supporting Signatures.) McKee, Richard Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 A. D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. McKeen, (Mrs.) Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. McKlin, Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 (Secretary) Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. McLaughlin, E. C. Petition of E. C. McLaughlin asking permission to cut a mill race Lincoln 1831 266 through certain Lincoln County school land. McLean, Charles Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 D. (Esquire) D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. McMahon, Affidavit of Jonathan McMahon to the marriage of Elizabeth Herndon Warren 1831 166 Jonathan to William Kelly by William Brown. Later learned that she was already married to John Clendennon. (See also 1831-113 and Private acts of TN 1832, Chapter 138, page 110) McMillan, James Petition of James McMillan, Sheriff of Knox County, regarding Knox 1831 218 (Sheriff) compensation for transporting from McMinn County and keeping a prison Charles McNally. McMillan, John Report of Knox County School Committee for the year 1830 submitted Knox 1831 237 (Clerk) by John McMillan, Clerk of the committee. McMinn County – Petition from certain citizens of Rhea County asking to be annexed to McMinn, Rhea 1831 182 Annexation McMinn County McMinn, Joseph Petition concerning John McClenahan and compensation for 1831 57 improvements made to land lost in the Cherokee Purchase. Also named: Joseph McMinn. McMinn, Joseph Petition asking relief for leasers of improved land in the Hiwassee 1831 65 (Governor) District. Named in petition: Governor Joseph McMinn. McNairy County Petition from McNairy County asking that state taxes be used to help McNairy 1831 109 – courthouse defray cost of building the county courthouse. McNally, Charles Petition of James McMillan, Sheriff of Knox County, regarding Knox 1831 218 compensation for transporting from McMinn County and keeping a prison Charles McNally. McNally, Charles Account of court cost in case of State vs. Charles McNally. Submitted Knox 1831 238 by H.W. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Knoxville. McOnel, Samuel Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) McRamsey, J. G. Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Medearis, John Petition of John Cornett for Mary Cornett regarding a land warrant. Hamilton 1831 275 Named in petition: David Stewart & John Medearis. Mee, John Petition of John Mee asking to hawk and peddle without a license. Roane 1831 71 Merchant’s Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 License merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill. Merchant’s Tax Petition from merchants of Gallatin, TN asking Joseph Dwyer be Sumner 1831 183 exempt from paying the merchant’s tax. Merchant’s Tax Petition of Nathaniel B. Butler asking refund on merchant’s tax. Sumner 1831 185 Statement of (?) Landons. Methodist Petition from Perry County concerning land being used as a Perry 1831 31 Episcopal Church campground by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named in petition: John White, Richard Jones.

Miles, Francis Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Milican, Moses S. Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Militia Petition asking that a Volunteer Company of Cavalry be furnished with Rutherford 1831 126 swords and pistols. Militia Petition of John Kain asking for a change in the time of year in which Knox 1831 130 the musters are now held or their removal to a different location. Militia Petition from Washington County asking they be permitted to divide Washington 1831 156 their Militia Regiment. (8 pages of supporting signatures.) Militia Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of Knoxville, Tennessee asking Knox 1831 217 permission to establish an independent Volunteer County (Militia) for the town. Militia Petition from men of the two companies of Captain James M. White Franklin 1831 316 and Captain Reubin Richardson asking to be merged into one company. Militia Laws Petition of Officers & citizens of Gibson County asking that the Militia Gibson 1831 349 Law be published and circulated. Militia, 116th Petition from the 116th Regiment recommending Evans Jordon and Humphreys 1831 346 regiment Amos Bruce for Justice of the Peace. Militia, 23rd Petition from the officers of the 23rd Regiment regarding change to Robertson 1831 90 Regiment Militia Laws. Militia, 3rd Petition of the 3rd and 90th Regiment asking permission to change the Greene 1831 257 Regiment militia musters from Saturday to Wednesday. Militia, 77th Petition from the 77th Regiment regarding Militia musters. Named in Sumner 1831 184 Regiment petition” Major Burfore, Major Watkins & Esquire Baddie. Militia, 89th Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Regiment Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Militia, 90th Petition of the 3rd and 90th Regiment asking permission to change the Greene 1831 257 Regiment militia musters from Saturday to Wednesday. Mill Petition regarding William Wyatt Mitchell and his proposal to build a Davidson, 1831 24 saw mill on Stones River. Rutherford Mill Petition of John Watson concerning the building of a saw and a grist Hardin 1831 124 mill. Mill Petition from Weakley County asking that Edmond Andrews, Edmund Weakley 1831 132 R. Leatham & John L. Daniel be authorized to build a mill on Obion River. Mill Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas. Mill Petition of John Dyer regarding a purchase of land and a mill. Monroe 1831 175 Mill Petition asking that Samuel Sperry be permitted to build a mill on Rutherford 1831 211 Stones River. (804 supporting signatures.)

Mill Petition from Gibson County regarding a mill of William More on Gibson 1831 342 Forked Deer River. Mill and Dam Petition supporting the proposed mill and dam on the Stones River by Rutherford 1831 44 Wyatt Mitchell. (65 supporting signatures) Mill and Dam Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River. Miller, Aley Rice Petition of Noah Miller asking for a divorce from his wife, Aley Rice Grainger 1831 226 Miller. Named in petition: Mathis Nicholas & Burwell Vaden. (See also 1827-138) Miller, David Petition of Samuel Harris regarding infringement on the right of way of Marion 1831 136 his turnpike road over Cumberland Mt. Named in petition: David Miller & Obadiah Bean. Miller, John W. Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Miller, Nimrod Petition of Rodah Dossett asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 292 Moses Dossett. Statement of Nimrod Miller & William Heatherley. Miller, Noah Petition of Noah Miller asking for a divorce from his wife, Aley Rice Grainger 1831 226 Miller. Named in petition: Mathis Nicholas & Burwell Vaden. (See also 1827-138) Miller, Robert Petition of Rutherford County asking a change in the location of a Rutherford 1831 154 voting precinct. Named in petition: Robert Miller, Mr. Johnson & Mr. Todd. Miller, William Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply. Misingo, Charles Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Misingo, Sally Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Mitchell, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Mitchell, Delaney Petition of Delaney Mitchell asking for a divorce from her husband, Grainger 1831 223 Robert Mitchell. (105 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Section 5, Page 223.) Mitchell, Henry Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Mitchell, Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 Henryetta husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, Jackson G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Mitchell, John Petition of Catherine Logan asking for a divorce from her husband, Claiborne 1831 363 David B. Logan. Named in petition: William English. Statement of John Mitchell & Abraham Devault. Mitchell, Robert Petition of Delaney Mitchell asking for a divorce from her husband, Grainger 1831 223 Robert Mitchell. (105 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Section 5, Page 223.) Mitchell, Standly Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Mitchell, W. B. Petition of Joseph Hicks, jailer of Hawkins County, asking fees for Hawkins 1831 348 (Clerk) keeping a prisoner, William Cruchfield, in his jail. Named in petition: Joseph Huffmaster, Susanah Harrison, & Margaret Cruchfield. Circuit Court minutes of W. B. Mitchell, Clerk. Mitchell, William Petition regarding William Wyatt Mitchell and his proposal to build a Davidson, 1831 24 Wyatt saw mill on Stones River. Rutherford Mitchell, Wyatt Petition supporting the proposed mill and dam on the Stones River by Rutherford 1831 44 Wyatt Mitchell. (65 supporting signatures) Montgomery, N. Petition of John H. Hutchison asking to hawk and peddle without a Jackson 1831 280 (Doctor) license. Statements of Doctor W. R. Kenner & Doctor N. Montgomery. (65 Supporting Signatures.) Moore, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Moore asking for a divorce from her husband, 1831 167 John Moore. (See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270, Chapter 2, page 223; Granted Feme Sole) Moore, John Petition of Elizabeth Moore asking for a divorce from her husband, 1831 167 John Moore. (See Private Acts of TN 1831, Chapter 270,Chapter 2, page 223; Granted Feme Sole) Moore, John Petition from Weakley County asking that occupant rights be extended Weakley 1831 141 Henry to late settlers. Letter of John Henry Moore to Senator Robert Murray and Representative Spearman Holland included in folder. More, William Petition from Gibson County regarding a mill of William More on Gibson 1831 342 Forked Deer River. Morgan County – Petition of Morgan, Campbell & Fentress County asking to form a new Campbell, 1831 341 new county county. Morgan, Fentress Morgan, Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston. Morgan, Josiah Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston. Morris, John Statements regarding a divorce for Josiah Morgan from his wife, Greene 1831 267 Jemimah Morgan. Named in statements: John Morris. Statements by: Nancy Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Houston & George Houston.

Morris, William Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 B. (Captain) of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Moseley, Joseph Petition of Joseph L. Moseley asking permission to hawk and peddle Wilson 1831 159 L. without a license. Murphey, Petition asking authorization for the Claiborne County Court of Pleas & Claiborne 1831 362 William Quarters to pay William Murphey remaining fees for construction of the county jail. Murphree, Petition of Rhody Murphree asking for a divorce from her husband, Carroll 1831 262 Nimrod Nimrod Murphree. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 40, Page 20.) Murphree, Rhody Petition of Rhody Murphree asking for a divorce from her husband, Carroll 1831 262 Nimrod Murphree. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 40, Page 20.)

Murray, Robert Petition from Weakley County asking that occupant rights be extended Weakley 1831 141 (Senator) to late settlers. Letter of John Henry Moore to Senator Robert Murray and Representative Spearman Holland included in folder. Murrell, O. G. Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Murrell, Onston Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 G. John Turner. Supporting statements of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Nall, William Petition of James Nugent and Samuel D. Powell asking to be released Gibson 1831 343 as security for William Nall. Name Change Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Tellico, TN Petition from the Town of Madisonville, Tennessee opposed to a Monroe 1831 170 movement to change the name of the town to Tellico. Letter of J. M. Greenway to Honorable John F. Gillespey included in folder. Narrows of the Petition of Montgomery Bell regarding the land known as “The Davidson 1831 254 Harpeth Narrows of the Harpeth” and the establishment of an iron forge. Nashville Bridge Petition of Andrew Hynes, President and director of Nashville Bridge Davidson 1831 194 Company County protesting a second bridge across the Cumberland River at Nashville. (Cost of first bridge included.) Nashville Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 University the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Nashville, TN Petition from Williamson County asking for a railroad charter between Williamson 1831 190 Franklin and Nashville. (7 pages of supporting signatures.) Navigation Petition regarding navigation of Forked Deer River. Named in petition: Madison 1831 61 Robert H. Dyer & William C. Love. Navigation Petition from Montgomery County regarding navigation on the Montgomery 1831 88 Cumberland River. Navigation Statement regarding slopes at dams, a boat yard and navigation of the Davidson 1831 193 Cumberland River. Navigation Petition from Lincoln County regarding John & Joseph Greer’s mill on Lincoln, Giles, 1831 205 Elk River and navigation of the river. Named in petition: William Franklin Reeves (Many signatures) Navigation Petition from Claiborne County asking funds to make improvements to Claiborne 1831 366 Powell’s River for navigation. Navigation Petition from Fentress & Overton Counties asking money to clear Obey Fentress, 1831 367 River for navigation. (5 pages of signatures.) Overton Navigation Petition asking the removal of fish traps and dams on the Clinch River 1831 368 to improve navigation. Navigation Petition of John Brabson regarding a mill & dam of William & John Ellis Sevier 1831 369 & its obstruction to navigation on the French Broad River. Navigation Petition from Campbell and Anderson Counties regarding fish traps Campbell, 1831 370 and navigation on the Clinch River. Anderson Navigation Petition regarding the navigation of the Elk River and the dam of Franklin 1831 371 Joseph Greer.

Navigation Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Neal, John M. Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 (Doctor) works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Neally, Jane C. Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Neally, Joseph P. Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Neely, Thompson Petition of Elizabeth Hurt opposed to a divorce from her husband, White 1831 42 Isaac Hurt. Named in petition: Peggy Fulser, Sucky Hill and Thompson Neely. Negro, Bobb Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Negro, Charles Statements of Melinda Chumley, Lewis Chumley, Mary Chumley & Claiborne 1831 364 Hannah Huffaker regarding the divorce of Johnson & Jane Freeman. Named in statements: Isaac A. Ferris, Benjamin Matlock, John Campbell & a Negro, Charles. (See also 1831-147) Negro, Dawson Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Negro, Dr. Jack Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Negro, Henry Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

Negro, Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Mondeville James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Neill, John L. Petition of Wm. D. Orr regarding the county line of Bedford and Maury Bedford, 1831 287 Counties, asking that it be resurveyed and adjusted. Statement of John Maury L. Neill. Nelson, Matthew Petition of Isaac Lowe asking for a refund of an overpayment on McMinn 1831 46 purchase of land. Statement of Wm. Hagan, Register Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Nelson.

Newman, G. Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. Newman, John Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Nicholas, Mathis Petition of Noah Miller asking for a divorce from his wife, Aley Rice Grainger 1831 226 Miller. Named in petition: Mathis Nicholas & Burwell Vaden. (See also 1827-138) Nichols, Gilbert Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Nothington, Felix Petition from Captain Statton’s Company recommending David B. Montgomery 1831 89 Allen and Felix Nothington be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Nugent, James Petition of James Nugent and Samuel D. Powell asking to be released Gibson 1831 343 as security for William Nall. Oakes, Green Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Kelly Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Oakes, Pryer Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Oakley, Thomas Petition of Thomas Oakley asking permission to hawk and peddle Maury 1831 28 without a license. (Three pages of supporting signatures.) Oats, (Colonel) Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Obey River Petition from Fentress & Overton Counties asking money to clear Obey Fentress, 1831 367 River for navigation. (5 pages of signatures.) Overton Obion River Petition from Weakley County asking that Edmond Andrews, Edmund Weakley 1831 132 P. Leatham & John L. Daniel be authorized to build a mill on Obion River. Obion River Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas. Occupant right Petition from Weakley County asking Albert Thomas, a minor, be given Weakley 1831 143 an occupant right to land he has been working. Occupant Rights A copy of a petition sent to the Alabama Legislature regarding 1831 350 occupant rights to land. Odell, Nehemiah Petition of Thomas Cox regarding a refund on land purchased in the Roane 1831 162 Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John Burnet, Nehemiah Odell & Jesse Gallaway. Odle, (Captain) Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Officer, Robert Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Olmstead, Report of Captain Henry Robinson that Charles Olmstead and Williamson 1831 305 Charles Benjamin Tapper were elected for appointment as Justice of the Peace. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Orr, William D. Petition of William D. Orr regarding the county line of Bedford and Bedford, 1831 287 Maury Counties, asking that it be resurveyed and adjusted. Statement Maury of John L. Neill. Overton County – Petition from Willis Huddleston asking for a change in the Overton Overton, 1831 14 boundaries and Fentress County line to place all his property in Overton County Fentress Overton, John Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire. Page, Edmund Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace recommending Thomas Smith as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Paige, Robert Petition of Robert Paige asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Overton 1831 212 War. Named in petition: Colonel Thomas Davis. Paine, Mouse Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 (Indian) administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Pankey, James Petition of James Pankey asking authorization to hawk and peddle Jefferson 1831 247 without a license. Pardy, John Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. Parker, Nathan Petition of Nathan Parker asking for a divorce from his wife, Susannah Jackson 1831 286 Doss Parker. Statement of John Houston. Also Named: Thomas Heatherley. Parker, Susannah Petition of Nathan Parker asking for a divorce from his wife, Susannah Jackson 1831 286 Doss Doss Parker. Statement of John Houston. Also Named: Thomas Heatherley. Parrott, Petition from Joel and Luky Parrott, the parents of Armstead Parrott, Campbell 1831 372 Armstead asking that he be made a lawful heir of their estate. (Illegitimacy) Parrott, Joel Petition from Joel and Luky Parrott, the parents of Armstead Parrott, Campbell 1831 372 asking that he be made a lawful heir of their estate. (Illegitimacy) Parrott, Luky Petition from Joel and Luky Parrott, the parents of Armstead Parrott, Campbell 1831 372 asking that he be made a lawful heir of their estate. (Illegitimacy) Pavatt, Stephen Petition from Humphreys County recommending Stephen C. Pavatt be Humphreys 1831 351c C. appointed as Entry Taker for their county. Peatry, George Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Peck, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Penitentiary Petition of Baptist McCombs, Henry Hall and Alexander Holliday asking 1831 5 compensation for purchasing stone from Major John Boyd for penitentiary. Penitentiary Petition from Maury County asking that part of the penitentiary be set Maury 1831 104 apart for lunatics. Pennington, Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Perrin, Judy B. F. Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply. Peters, Hugh H. Petition in behalf of Hugh H. Peters asking he be allowed to hawk and Grainger 1831 222 peddle without a license. Petry, Jacob Petition of Sally Misingo asking for a divorce from her husband, Campbell 1831 335 Charles Misingo. Affidavit of George Peatry, William A. Hollingsworth, Jacob Petre and John Cliborn. Pew, Elizabeth Petition of Gabriel R. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Wilson 1831 82 Elizabeth Brown. Named in petition: Elizabeth Pew. (17 supporting signatures.) Phillips, Charles Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Phillips, Elizabeth Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Phillips, Micajah Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Phillips, William Petition of William Phillips asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Anderson 1831 235 Still Phillips. Named in petition: Caswell Cross. Statements of Henry Adkins, Asa Dougharty, Charles Phillips & Micajah Phillips. Pike, John Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 (Esquire) D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. Pippin, Kinchen Petition of Kinchen Pippin asking for a divorce from his wife, Linny Jackson 1831 284 Pippin. (46 Supporting Signatures.) Pippin, Linny Petition of Kinchen Pippin asking for a divorce from his wife, Linny Jackson 1831 284 Pippin. (46 Supporting Signatures.) Plumlee, Denton Petition from Captain John Plumlee’s Company recommending Denton Jackson 1831 282 Plumlee be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Plumlee, John Petition from Captain John Plumlee’s Company recommending Denton Jackson 1831 282 (Captain) Plumlee be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Pool, Joel Petition of Sally Essary asking for a divorce from her husband, John Humphreys 1831 345 Essary. Named in petition: Joel Pool. (19 Supporting Signatures.) Popejoy, John D. Petition of John D. Popejoy asking permission to hawk and peddle Grainger 1831 221 without a license. Porter, Isaac Petition of Mary Guest asking to collect jailer’s fees due her deceased Maury 1831 26 husband, Joshua Guest, for keeping two prisoners, Benjamin W. Hardin & William Hardin, who murdered Isaac Porter. Original petition of Joshua Guest also included. Pounds, David Petition of David Pounds asking permission to hawk and peddle Giles 1831 302 without a license. Powell, Dempsey Petition of Dempsey Powell asking compensation for gun lost in the Davidson 1831 25 Indian Wars. Governor W. Carroll named in petition. Powell, Joseph Sr. Petition of Lucinda Lloyd Farrow asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 168 husband, John G. Farrow. Statement of Robert W. Powell and Joseph Powell, Sr. (18 supporting signatures) Powell, Richard P. Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting signatures.) Powell, Robert Petition of Lucinda Lloyd Farrow asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1831 168 W. husband, John G. Farrow. Statement of Robert W. Powell and Joseph Powell, Sr. (18 supporting signatures) Powell, Samuel D. Petition of James Nugent and Samuel D. Powell asking to be released Gibson 1831 343 as security for William Nall. Powell, Thomas Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Powell, Thomas Petition from Rutherford County in support of Thomas Powell, Esquire, Rutherford 1831 111 (Esquire) to hold a lottery. Powell’s River Petition from Claiborne County asking funds to make improvements to Claiborne 1831 366 Powell’s River for navigation. Powers, Samuel Petition from Captain Hollis’ Company recommending Abner Gupton & Montgomery 1831 161 D. Samuel D. Powers be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Price, George W. Petition of George W. Price asking for a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 67 Named in petition: William Saunders, William Shamblin & John Haynes.

Prigmore, Petition of Ephriam Prigmore regarding the divorce of Elijah Farmer Blount 1831 33 Ephriam and Polly Blankenship Farmer. Named in petition: Elizabeth Samples. (See also 1831-354) Prim, William W. Petition from Lebanon, TN asking to extend the corporate limits of the Wilson 1831 78 town. Named in the petition: John Stone, Jordan Brown, William W. Prim & John Cox. Pryor, Seth Petition from Marion County asking Seth Pryor be appointed as county Marion 1831 139 surveyor. Putman, Joseph Petition asking that Joseph Putman be given the privilege to peddle Bedford 1831 324 without a license. (41 Supporting Signatures.) Railroads Petition from the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding the Lynchburg 1831 92 and New River Railroad running a line to Knoxville, TN. Railroads Petition from Montgomery County regarding a railroad from Clarksville Montgomery 1831 112 to Russellville, Ky. Railroads Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Railroad Survey Petition from Sevier County asking funding for a railroad survey. Sevier 1831 297 Railroads Petition from Williamson County asking for a railroad charter between Williamson 1831 190 Franklin and Nashville. (7 pages of supporting signatures.) Raines, Isaac Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County.

Ramsey, Frances Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 A. (Colonel) Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Ramsey, Mary Petition of Mary Ramsey asking she be given the privilege of Feme 1831 79 Sole. Thomas K. Ramsey, her husband. (See Private Act of TN 1831 Chapter 270, Section 2, Page 223.) Ramsey, Thomas Petition of Mary Ramsey asking she be given the privilege of Feme 1831 79 K. Sole. Thomas K. Ramsey, her husband. (See Private Act of TN 1831 Chapter 270, Section 2, Page 223.) Ray, David L. Petition from Liberty, Tennessee asking the town be incorporated. Smith 1831 157 Named in petition: William Dirickson , Thomas W. Duncan & David L. Ray. Rayburn, W. Petition asking for a new trial for Samuel H. Davidson. Named in Humphreys 1831 344 petition: Samuel P. McFall & W. Raybourn. Rector, Richard Petition of Francis Ellis regarding land. Named in petition: Richard Roane 1831 209 (Registrar) Rector, Registrar. Land survey of John M. Wacker and certificate of registration included in the folder. Reese, (Captain) Petition of Orange Ham asking relief from paying for a pair of pistols 1831 178 destroyed by fire. Named in petition: Captain Reese. Reeves, William Petition from Lincoln County regarding John & Joseph Greer’s mill on Lincoln, Giles, 1831 205 Elk River and navigation of the river. Named in petition: William Franklin Reeves (Many signatures) Refund, Court Petition of Thomas Tipton asking refund of court cost incurred while Blount 1831 300 Cost defending himself in a suit brought against him by the Indian, George. Refund, License Petition of Cullen and Willie Bayliss asking a refund on unused retail Stewart 1831 48 Fee license. Reimbursement, Petition of Leonard Cardin asking reimbursement for a duplicate land Monroe 1831 172 Land and Court purchase and court cost in suite against him by Joseph Donahoo. Cost Statement of John B. Tipton. Reimbursement, Petition of Henry Matlock reimbursement of monies paid in land 1831 68 Land Settlement settlement with Betsy McIntosh of the Cherokee Nation. (See Private Acts of TN 1827 Chapter 249, Section 1) Relief Petition of Jepthan Gardner asking relief for John D. Falvert, former Weakley 1831 98 sheriff of Weakley County. Letter of H. A. Fanett. Proposed copy of bill to be passed. Named in petition: William Johnson, Clerk of County Court and Will Fitzgerald, Attorney General, & John Chaarlton. Relief Petition of Orange Ham asking relief from paying for a pair of pistols 1831 178 destroyed by fire. Named in petition: Captain Reese. Relief Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Relief, Bail Bond Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting Signatures.) Relief, Bail Bond Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. Relief, Bond Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Relief, Bond Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 Forfeiture by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Relief, Death Petition asking relief for James Short from death penalty to Williamson 1831 322 Penalty confinement in the Penitentiary. (4 pages of signatures.) Relief, Fine Petition of William Crane asking for relief from fine. Hardeman 1831 244 Relief, Fine & Petition asking relief for Stephen Johnson from fine and court cost on 1831 119 Court Cost a manslaughter charge. Murdered man’s name: Francis Harrison. Relief, Fines Petition of Collins, Roberts asking relief from fines. Anderson 1831 234 Relief, Fines Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. Relief, Gaming Petition from Overton County asking relief for Gamblin Weeks from Overton 1831 47 Charges gaming charges. Relief, Land Petition of Elizabeth Casey asking relief with land payments. Widow of Rhea 1831 146 Payments James Casey. Relief, Petition on behalf of John W. Isaacs asking to be relieved from Lincoln 1831 264 Prosecution prosecution. Named in petition: Samuel Isaacs. Relief, Security Petition of James Nugent and Samuel D. Powell asking to be released Gibson 1831 343 Bond as security for William Nall. Relief, Taxes Petition of Jesse Vaughn asking relief from taxes. Roane 1831 49 Reynolds, William Petition of Peter Davis, William Reynolds & Stephen Huff regarding a 1831 340 charter for a turnpike road from Holland’s Ferry to N. C. line. (2 pages of signatures.) Rhea County – Petition from certain citizens of Rhea County asking to be annexed to McMinn, Rhea 1831 182 Annexation McMinn County Richards, Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 Ambrose R. by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Richardson, Petition from men of the two companies of Captain James M. White Franklin 1831 316 Reubin (Captain) and Captain Reubin Richardson asking to be merged into one company. Riply, Pleasant Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply.

Roads Petition from Humphreys County asking assistance in maintaining the Humphreys 1831 271 mail road through their county. Roads Petition of Cain Broyles regarding a road. (6 pages of signatures.) Greene 1831 312 Roads Two petition from Carter County asking financial assistance from the Carter 1831 253 State for roads. Roakes (Captain) Petition from Captain Roakes Company asking James Eason be Fayette 1831 339 appointed as Justice of the Peace. Roane, Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 (Governor) Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Roane, (Judge) Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley.

Roberson, James Petition asking for an extension of the debt collection laws to cover Marion 1831 135 the Cherokee Nation. (Letter to Major James Greene & James Roberson from James Chandoin included in this folder.) Roberts, Collins Petition of Collins, Roberts asking relief from fines. Anderson 1831 234

Robinson, George Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer. Robinson, Henry Petition of Captain Henry Robinson’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 304 (Captain) appointment of Major William Maury & Major William Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Robinson, Henry Report of Captain Henry Robinson that Charles Olmstead and Williamson 1831 305 (Captain) Benjamin Tapper were elected for appointment as Justice of the Peace. Rogers, Joseph Petition of Joseph Rogers asking for a duplicate land warrant. Named Hawkins 1831 352 in petition: Stockley Donelson, Daniel Flora & Gabriel McGraw. Folder includes copies of land survey, land grant, land conveyances and court minutes. Rose, Bazel Petition of William Johnson asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Robertson 1831 91 Rose Johnson. Named in petition: Bazel Rose. (56 supporting signatures) Ross, Catherine Petition of Captain Thomas Ross asking for a divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 261 Yost Catherine Yost Ross. (28 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 296, Page 71.)

Ross, David Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire. Ross, Frederick A. Petition from Sullivan County regarding a bridge built by Frederick A. Sullivan 1831 37 Ross on the N. Fork of Holston River. Ross, John Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White.

Ross, Lewis Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Sec. of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Ross, Thomas Petition of Captain Thomas Ross asking for a divorce from his wife, Carroll 1831 261 (Captain) Catherine Yost Ross. (28 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 296, Page 71.) Routhe, Jeremiah Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green.

Routhe, Joseph Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Rowan, Henry Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Gov. Roane & Col. Frances A. Ramsey. Rucker, Thomas Petition of Thomas Powell asking permission to hold a lottery to build Rutherford 1831 332 S. a tannery. Copy of proposed Bill included in folder. Named in petition: Thomas S. Rucker, Rupel Dance, Enoch H. Jones & William Ledbetter. Russellville, TN Petition from Montgomery County regarding a railroad from Clarksville Montgomery 1831 112 to Russellville, Ky. Rutherford, Petitions from Captain Cambell’s Company and Captain Lovin’s Humphreys 1831 309 James Company recommending James Rutherford, Levin Cottingham and George Camp for Justice of the Peace. Also named: James Arnold, Esquire. Rutland, Milberry Petition of Milberry P. Rutland asking for a divorce from her husband, Wilson 1831 80 P. Reddick Rutland. Statement of John G. Graves. (See Private Act of TN 1827 Chapter 155, Section 1, page 127 granted Feme Sole ) Rutland, Reddick Petition of Milberry P. Rutland asking for a divorce from her husband, Wilson 1831 80 Reddick Rutland. Statement of John G. Graves. (See Private Act of TN 1827 Chapter 155, Section 1, page 127 granted Feme Sole) Rylie, (Captain) Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Salt Water Petition of Henry Sample concerning land in Weakley County to drill Weakley 1831 108 for salt water. Sample, Henry Petition of Henry Sample concerning land in Weakley County to drill Weakley 1831 108 for salt water. Samples, Petition of Ephriam Prigmore regarding the divorce of Elijah Farmer Blount 1831 33 Elizabeth and Polly Blankenship Farmer. Named in petition: Elizabeth Samples. (See also 1831-354) Sampson, Jacob Petition of Jacob Sampson asking permission to hawk and peddle Sullivan 1831 36 without a license. Sandy River Petition asking that citizens living west of Tennessee River be Humphreys 1831 288 permitted to use bridge of Robert Jetton at Sandy River free of toll. Sanford, John Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas. Saunders, Mary Petition of Mary Saunders asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1831 198 William Saunders. Saunders, Petition of George W. Price asking for a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 67 William Named in petition: William Saunders, William Shamblin & John Haynes. Saunders, Petition of Mary Saunders asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1831 198 William William Saunders. Scarbrough, John Petition of John and William Scarbrough regarding land to establish an Roane 1831 3 iron works. Scarbrough, Petition of John and William Scarbrough regarding land to establish an Roane 1831 3 William iron works. Schools Report of the Cocke County School Commissioners, submitted by Cocke 1831 301 William C. Broadman, Chairman. Scott, (Mr.) Petition from Morgan County asking for a second class road from the Morgan 1831 22a home of Albert Hurts to Ellis’ Ferry. Named in petition: Albert Hurt and Mr. Scott. Scott, Don Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Bedford James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, Edward Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Scott, Edward Petition of D. P. Armstrong asking compensation for the purchase of Knox 1831 219 record books he purchased as Register of East Tennessee. Named in petition: Edward Scott, David McGavock, R. E. Anderson, Esquire, and D. Graham, Secretary of State. Scott, Felix Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Grundy James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, James Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, James Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Murphrey James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

Scott, Lelbourn Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Cory James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

Scott, Mary Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Emaline James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Scott, Polly Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, Sarah Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Lewis James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, Sidney Rice Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scott, Warren Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 Lewis James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville. Scruggs, Harriet Petition of Willie W. Scruggs asking for a divorce from his wife, Harriet Wilson 1831 13 Scruggs. (18 supporting signatures) Scruggs, Willie W. Petition of Willie W. Scruggs asking for a divorce from his wife, Harriet Wilson 1831 13 Scruggs. (18 supporting signatures) Seals, Nancy Petition of Robert Seals asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Young Williamson 1831 320 Young Seals. (47 Supporting signatures.) Seals, Robert Petition of Robert Seals asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy Young Williamson 1831 320 Seals. (47 Supporting signatures.) Sear, Thomas S. Petition of James C. Davidson asking permission to hawk and peddle Morgan 1831 52 (M.D.) without a license. Statement of Thomas S. Sear, Medical Doctor (51 supporting signatures) Selvidge, George Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Selvidge, Green Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Kelly Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Selvidge, Pryer Petition of George Selvidge asking to change the names of Green Kelly Monroe 1831 54 Oakes & Pryer Oakes to Green Kellly Selvidge & Pryer Selvidge to make them his legal heirs. Sevier County – Petition from residents over Bay Mountain in Sevier County asking to Sevier, 1831 295 Annexation be annexed to Jefferson County (3 pages of signatures from Jefferson, Jefferson Knox & Sevier Counties.) Sexton, Elizabeth Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Sexton, James R. Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Sexton, Mark Petition of James R. Sexton asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Blount 1831 216 Sexton. Affidavits of Mary Carson, Mark Sexton, Joseph Duncan, James Alexander, David Hammontree & Thomas Cartwright. Also named: Robert Carson, Able Dockery & Samuel McOnel. (76 supporting signatures.) Shamblin, Petition of George W. Price asking for a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 67 William Named in petition: William Saunders, William Shamblin & John Haynes. Sharp, John Affidavit of John Sharp asking compensation for gun lost in Creek War. Claiborne 1831 232 Also named: Colonel Joab Hill. Sharp, William P. Petition of John J. Howell, George W. Allen, and William P. Sharp Cocke 1831 106 asking for a turnpike road charter. (See also 1831-118) Sharp, William P. Petition of John J. Howell, William P. Sharp and George W. Allen asking Cocke 1831 118 for a turnpike road charter. (224 Signatures. See also 1831-106) Shields, David Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Shields, James Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Shields, John Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Shields, Mary Petition of James Shields asking that the executors of John Shields Grainger 1831 215 estate convey to him a tract of land. Named in petition: David Shields, Mary Shields & J. D. Knight. Shipparo Petition of Captain Shipparo’s Company recommending the Williamson 1831 311 (Captain) appointment of Matthew Johnson as Justice of the Peace. Short, James Petition asking relief for James Short from death penalty to Williamson 1831 322 confinement in the Penitentiary. (4 pages of signatures.) Simcock, Hopy Copy of Overton County Circuit Court record of Hopy Simcock adultery Overton 1831 21 hearing. Given in support of Michael C. A. Hall divorce petition. (See also 1831-15) Simmons, Isham Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. Simmons, Wesley Petition asking relief from court fines for John, Reubin & William Day, Claiborne 1831 360 & Wesley & Isham Simmons. Sims, Walter Petition of Absalom Looney asking compensation for his services as a Knox 1831 236 surveyor. Named in petition: Walter Sims, Representative James Young & General Dunlap. Sinclair, (General) Petition of John Grimes, Register of Monroe County, asking to keep his Monroe 1831 176 office outside of the county seat. Named in petition: General Sinclair & Captain Jacob Tipton. Sisk, Faulkner Petition of Falukner Sisk asking for a divorce from his wife, Martha Lincoln 1831 314 Owen Sisk. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Sisk, Martha Petition of Falukner Sisk asking for a divorce from his wife, Martha Lincoln 1831 314 Owen Owen Sisk. (14 Supporting Signatures.) Slaughter, Robert Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Slave, Nathan Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Slave Petition of Austin Gresham asking permission to sell a slave boy named Williamson 1831 18 Nathan. Named in petition: Henry A. Burge, Elizabeth Burge, Thomas Burge and Mary Burge. Statements of James J. Dozier and James Condon. Slaves Petition from Montgomery County regarding appointment and pay for Montgomery 1831 6 patrols to prevent slave uprisings. Slaves Petition from Maury County regarding appointment and pay for Maury 1831 7 patrols to prevent slave uprising. Slaves Petition regarding the will of Peter Fisher and the provision asking his Sumner 1831 12 slaves be freed. Also asks change to emancipation laws. (100 signatures) Named in petition: James Dabbs. Smith, James Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor. Smith, John Petition of Margaret Sitz Smith asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 123 John Smith. (8 supporting signatures) Smith, John F. Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Smith, John L. Petition of Judy B. F. Perrin concerning a duplicate land certificate. McMinn 1831 66 Named in petition: Pleasant Riply, William Miller, John L. Smith & Mr. Hartfield. Statement of Pleasant Riply.

Smith, John N. Petition from Monroe County asking that John N. Smith be permitted Monroe 1831 173 to hawk and peddle without a license. Smith, Margaret Petition of Margaret Sitz Smith asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 123 Sitz John Smith. (8 Supporting Signatures) Smith, Peter N. Petition of Peter N. Smith regarding the settlement of the estate of Williamson 1831 330 James Scott. Named in petition: William B. McCellon, widow Polly Scott, and children James Murphrey Scott, Warren Lewis Scott, Lelbourn Cory Scott, Don Bedford Scott, Mary Emaline Scott, Sarah Lewis Scott, Felix Grundy Scott, Sidney Rice Scott & Negroes Bobb, Henry & Mondeville.

Smith, Stephen Petition recommending Stephen Smith be authorized to hawk and Dickson 1831 248 peddle without a license. (Many signatures.)

Smith, Thomas Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth.

Smith, Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 Williamson works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. (Colonel) Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, William Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Snead, Burwell Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Snead, Catherine Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 H. N. the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Snead, Matilda N. Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Snead, Mortimer Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 D. the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Snead, Sarah H. Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Snell, Stephen Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. Sparta, TN Petition from the town of Liberty, TN asking that Jesse Lincoln be Smith 1831 144 permitted to open a turnpike road between Sparta and Liberty. Speer, John Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. Sperry, Samuel Petition asking that Samuel Sperry be permitted to build a mill on Rutherford 1831 211 Stones River. (804 supporting signatures.) Spragin, William Petition of Thomas S. Turney asking compensation for land 1831 113 improvements made and in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: William Spragin. Stagdon, Thomas Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Standley, Fanny Petition of James Baker and Fanny Maddin Standley asking that James Campbell 1831 116 Maddin Baker be permitted to adopt her son, James Maddin. Also named: William Standley. Standley, William Petition of James Baker and Fanny Maddin Standley asking that James Campbell 1831 116 Baker be permitted to adopt her son, James Maddin. Also named: William Standley. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Statton, (Captain) Petition from Captain Statton’s Company recommending David B. Montgomery 1831 89 Allen and Felix Nothington be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Steen, William Petition of sundry citizens asking that a turnpike charter be given to Morgan 1831 22b Francis Ellis and William Steen. Stewart, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. Stewart, David Petition of R. Delaney & William K. Blair asking compensation for Sullivan 1831 58 guarding the prisoner, Laban B. Williams, charged with the murder of David Stewart. Stewart, David Petition of John Cornett for Mary Cornett regarding a land warrant. Hamilton 1831 275 Named in petition: David Stewart & John Medearis. Stockton, Thomas Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Stone, Enoch Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 supporting Signatures.) Stone, Hannah Petition of Hannah Stone asking for a divorce from her husband, Haywood 1831 329 Thomas Stone. (7 Supporting Signatures.) Stone, John Petition from Lebanon, TN asking to extend the corporate limits of the Wilson 1831 78 town. Named in the petition: John Stone, Jordan Brown, William W. Prim & John Cox. Stone, Joseph Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting signatures.) Stone, Thomas Statements of Larkin Dearen, Alston Jones, Isaac Raines, Gilbert Maury, Giles 1831 294 Nichols, Thomas Stone, L. Harnett & Joseph Linn to the healing power of a Negro, Dr. Jack, who belongs to William Macon of Maury County. Stone, Thomas Petition of Hannah Stone asking for a divorce from her husband, Haywood 1831 329 Thomas Stone. (7 Supporting Signatures.) Stones River Petition regarding William Wyatt Mitchell and his proposal to build a Davidson, 1831 24 saw mill on Stones River. Rutherford Stones River Petition supporting the proposed mill and dam on the Stones River by Rutherford 1831 44 Wyatt Mitchell. (65 supporting signatures) Stones River Petition of Timothy Dotson asking he be permitted to build a toll 1831 191 bridge across Stones River. Stones River Petition asking that Samuel Sperry be permitted to build a mill on Rutherford 1831 211 Stones River. (804 supporting signatures.) Stuart, (Judge) Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. Stuart, James Petition of John Grayson asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 171 (Captain) without a license. Named in petition: Captain James Stuart & Doctor Wood. Supreme Court of Petition of William G. Hunt asking the court case against him by Circuit Carroll 1831 259 Jackson Court Judge, John C. Hamilton, be transferred from the Supreme Court of Jackson to Nashville.

Supreme Court of Account of court cost in case of State vs. Charles McNally. Submitted Knox 1831 238 Knoxville by H.W. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Knoxville. Haywood County Petition from Haywood County asking Major William Conner be Haywood 1831 327 – surveyor appointed as county surveyor. Humphreys Petition from Humphreys County asking the ability to appoint county Humphreys 1831 351a County – surveyors be given to the county courts. surveyor Humphreys Petition from Humphreys County recommending Isaac Little be Humphreys 1831 351b County – appointed as county surveyor. surveyor Swan, William S. Petition of William S. Swan asking to hawk and peddle without a Wilson 1831 84 license. (70 supporting signatures) Talbort, Joseph Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 H. (Attorney) regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Tapper, Benjamin Report of Captain Henry Robinson that Charles Olmstead and Williamson 1831 305 Benjamin Tapper were elected for appointment as Justice of the Peace. Tarpley, Stith T. Petition of Henryetta Jackson Mitchell asking for a divorce from her Wilson 1831 55 husband, Henry Mitchell. Statements of Josiah Beasly, Stith T. Tarpley, G. H. Glenn & Isaac Hunter. Tax, Refund Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain, Cocke County Court Clerk, asking a Cocke 1831 356 refund for overpayment of tax money. Statement of William Garrett. Taxes Petition asking that unimproved lots in the town of Monroe not be Overton 1831 17 taxed as town lots. Taxes Petition of William Carter, Sheriff of Carter County, asking extended Carter 1831 250 time to collect taxes. Taxes, Relief Petition for the heirs of Burwell Snead asking relief from taxation by Davidson 1831 202 the city of Nashville. Named in petition: Daniel McBean, Catherine H. N. Snead, Sarah H. Snead, Matilda N. Snead, Mortimer D. Snead & Nashville University. Taylor, James Petition of Attorney Joseph H. Talbort for the heirs of James Taylor 1831 272 regarding a land grant. Named in petition: David, Alexander & Joseph Greer. Taylor, James T. Petition of Alfred Carter, William B. Carter, George W. Carter, Grainger 1831 240 Benjamin Brewer, James T. Taylor and George T. Gillespie, heirs of Landon Carter concerning land. Also named: Sally Carter Brewer & Mary Carter Gillespie. Taylor, John Petition asking that John Taylor be allowed to hawk and peddle White 1831 41 without a license. Taylor, William L. Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor. Tays, Robert Affidavit of William Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 228 War. Also named: Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis. Tays, Robert Affidavit of Wesley Legg asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 229 War. Also named: Robert Tays, Colonel Thomas Davis & William Carter. Tays, Robert Affidavit of Daniel Davis asking compensation for gun lost in Creek Knox 1831 231 War. Also named: Martin B. Carter, Robert Tays & Colonel Thomas Davis.

Tedford, John Affidavits of John Tedford, Esquire, and John Houston concerning Blount 1831 274 (Esquire) compensation for monies spent in the defense of Houston Station during the Creek War. Also named: Colonel D. Canady & Major James W. Lash. Temple, Charles Petition of Richard A. McKee asking to hold a lottery. Letter to Charles Henderson 1831 245 D. McLean, Esquire, included in folder. Named in letter: Stephen Snell, John Pardy, Charles Temple and John Pike, Esquire. Tennessee River Petition of J. G. McRamsey, James King & D. P. Armstrong for the Knox 1831 243 Knoxville Central Committee asking that a railroad be opened from Charleston to the Tenn. River. Letter of John G. Eason included in the folder. Tennessee River Petition asking that citizens living west of Tennessee River be Humphreys 1831 288 permitted to use bridge of Robert Jetton at Sandy River free of toll. Tennessee River Petition of John Duster C. Haley regarding navigation on the Tennessee Hamilton 1831 376 River at Boiling Pot. Named in petition: Thomas Stockton & Colonel Oats. Letter of John W. M. Breazeate. Thatch, Thomas Report of John Cocke, the Grainger County Court Clerk, regarding Grainger 1831 207 merchant’s licenses issued to James Campbell Company. Named in petition: James Campbell, Thomas Thatch, Benjamin Craighead and Robert Masingill. Thomas, Albert Petition from Weakley County asking Albert Thomas, a minor, be given Weakley 1831 143 an occupant right to land he has been working. Thomas, John Petition of Standly Mitchell & John Sanford regarding land for a mill on Weakley 1831 142 Obion River. Named in petition: George W. Howard & John Thomas.

Thompson, Agnes Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson. Thompson, Petition of William Firestone asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah McMinn 1831 122 George Lattimore Firestone. Named in petition: James Smith, Charles Bunch, George Thompson, Elijah Cantrell & William L. Taylor.

Thompson, Jason Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Thompson, Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 Robert Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson. Thompson, Petition of William Thompson asking to legitimize his three children: Jackson 1831 115 William Robert Thompson, William Thompson & Sarah Thompson Dillingham. Named in petition: Spencer Dillingham & Agnes Thompson. Thompson, Petition of Doctor John M. Neal to hold a lottery to establish an iron McMinn 1831 121 William works. Also recommending that Colonel Williamson Smith, O. G. Murrell, Major Abraham Barb, Wm. Lowry and David Cantrell be appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery. Also named: William Thompson. Tipton, Jacob Petition of Jacob Tipton, John T. Brown, George Robinson & Nathan Tipton 1831 101 Hartsfield asking relief from judgments placed upon them as the bond for Andrew Greer. Tipton, Jacob Petition of John Grimes, Register of Monroe County, asking to keep his Monroe 1831 176 (Captain) office outside of the county seat. Named in petition: General Sinclair & Captain Jacob Tipton. Tipton, John B. Petition of Leonard Cardin asking reimbursement for a duplicate land Monroe 1831 172 purchase and court cost in suite against him by Joseph Donahoo. Statement of John B. Tipton. Tipton, Thomas Petition of Zachariah Clark and Thomas Tipton asking to open a Blount 1831 299 turnpike road. Tipton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Tipton asking refund of court cost incurred while Blount 1831 300 defending himself in a suit brought against him by the Indian, George. Tobacco Petition from Montgomery County concerning tobacco warehouse Montgomery 1831 160 space and current warehouse fees. Todd, (Mr.) Petition of Rutherford County asking a change in the location of a Rutherford 1831 154 voting precinct. Named in petition: Robert Miller, Mr. Johnson & Mr. Todd. Tompson, Isaac Resignation & Petition of Isaac Tompson as Justice of the Peace for Dyer 1831 328 Dyer County Recommendation that Edward H. D. Birchett be appointed as his replacement. Torbett, John Petition of John Torbett asking compensation for improved lands. McMinn, 1831 153 Named in petition: Judge C. F. Keith. Monroe Torbett, John H. Petition of John H. Torbett asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 53 without a license. Trial Petition asking for a new trial for Samuel H. Davidson. Named in Humphreys 1831 344 petition: Samuel P. McFall & W. Raybourn. Tribble, John Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Tribble, Stephen Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Tucker, Abraham Petition of John and Abraham Tucker, heirs of Joseph Tucker Washington 1831 19 (deceased), regarding land and land grants. Tucker, John Petition of John and Abraham Tucker, heirs of Joseph Tucker Washington 1831 19 (deceased), regarding land and land grants.

Tucker, Joseph Petition of John and Abraham Tucker, heirs of Joseph Tucker Washington 1831 19 (deceased), regarding land and land grants. Tunnell, (Mr.) Petition of Eli Cleveland, John McCasland, Presley Cleveland, Heirs of Monroe 1831 313 William Dillard, Jeremiah Routhe, Joseph Routhe, Joseph Maybery and William Pennington asking relief from court costs and legal fees of challenge to their land purchases by James McIntush of the Cherokee Nation. Also named: Mrs. Blair, John Blair, James Johnson, Mr. Tunnell, Francis Miles, Elisa Hust, Richard Dunlap, Thomas Stagdon & James J. Green. Turk, Hiram K. Petition of Jeremiah Frazier regarding land. Named in petition: Joseph Monroe 1831 174 Calloway, James Freeman & Hiram K. Turk. Statement of John Lowrey, John McGhee & Joseph Calloway. Turner, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 N. John Turner. Supporting statements of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Turner, John Petition of Elizabeth N. Turner asking for a divorce from her husband, McMinn 1831 133 John Turner. Supporting statements of J. H. Fyffe, Onston G. Murrell, William Lowry, and Alexander D. Keyes. Turner, William Petition on behalf of William Turner asking he be permitted to hawk Claiborne 1831 365 and peddle without a license. Turney, Thomas Petition of Thomas S. Turney asking compensation for land 1831 113 S. improvements made and in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: William Spragin. Turnpike Petition of sundry citizens asking that a turnpike charter be given to Morgan 1831 22b Francis Ellis and William Steen. Turnpike Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Francher. (8 pages of signatures) Turnpike Petition of John J. Howell, George W. Allen, and William P. Sharp Cocke 1831 106 asking for a turnpike road charter. (See also 1831-118) Turnpike Petition of John J. Howell, William P. Sharp and George W. Allen asking Cocke 1831 118 for a turnpike road charter. (224 Signatures. See also 1831-106) Turnpike Petition of Samuel Harris regarding infringement on the right of way of Marion 1831 136 his turnpike road over Cumberland Mt. Named in petition: David Miller & Obadiah Bean. Turnpike Petition from the town of Liberty, TN asking that Jesse Lincoln be Smith 1831 144 permitted to open a turnpike road between Sparta and Liberty. Turnpike Petition from the Franklin Turnpike County asking their charter be Williamson, 1831 189 amended. Davidson Turnpike Petition of Zachariah Clark and Thomas Tipton asking to open a Blount 1831 299 turnpike road. Turnpike Petition of Peter Davis, William Reynolds & Stephen Huff regarding a 1831 340 charter for a turnpike road from Holland’s Ferry to N. C. line. (2 pages of signatures.) Tyler, Charlotte T. Petition of Charlotte T. Sharp Tyler asking for a divorce from husband Bedford 1831 181 Sharp Chester Tyler. Named in petition: Charles T. Broughton. Tyler, Chester Petition of Charlotte T. Sharp Tyler asking for a divorce from husband Bedford 1831 181 Chester Tyler. Named in petition: Charles T. Broughton. Vaden, Burwell Petition of Noah Miller asking for a divorce from his wife, Aley Rice Grainger 1831 226 Miller. Named in petition: Mathis Nicholas & Burwell Vaden. (See also 1827-138) Vaughn, Jesse Petition of Jesse Vaughn asking relief from taxes. Roane 1831 49 Wacker, John M. Petition of Francis Ellis regarding land. Named in petition: Richard Roane 1831 209 (Surveyor) Rector, Registrar. Land survey of John M. Wacker and certificate of registration included in the folder. Walke, Anthony Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 (Captain) peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Walker, Buckley Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta.

Wallace, Joseph Petition of Joseph H. Wallace to hold a lottery to pay his debts. Lincoln 1831 265 H. Wallace, Petition Asking Thomas Barnett be given relief in his purchase of land McMinn 1831 152 Matthew in Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Matthew Wallace. Waltin, Robert M. Petition from Bedford County asking Captain Robert M. Waltin be Bedford 1831 325 (Captain) allowed to hold a lottery to pay his debts. Ward, Kelly Petitions from Sullivan County regarding the turnpike road of Robert Overton 1831 38 Officer. Also asking that the present Road Commissioner, Samuel Johnston, be replaced by William Burton and Kelly Ward. Named in petition: Mr. Marchbanks & Thomas H. Fancher. (8 pages of signatures) Watkins, (Major) Petition from the 77th Regiment regarding Militia musters. Named in Sumner 1831 184 petition” Major Burfore, Major Watkins & Esquire Baddie. Watson, John Petition of Margaret Bryson Watson asking for a divorce from her Marion 1831 140 husband, John Watson. Watson, Petition of Margaret Bryson Watson asking for a divorce from her Marion 1831 140 Margaret Bryson husband, John Watson. Weaver, Addison Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Weaver, Franklin Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Weaver, Peter Petition of John R. Charter asking for relief of a forfeiture of bail bond Hickman 1831 258 by Peter Weaver. Named in petition: Ambrose R. Richards, Robert Harrington, Addison Weaver & Franklin Weaver. Weaver, William Petition of William Weaver, Caira A. Armstrong, & Thomas Hord, McMinn 1831 2 administrators for the estate of Stanwix Hord, regarding land and payment of court cost for Mouse Paine (Indian Reservation) vs. Stanwix Hord. Also named: Samuel McConnel, Hussy Bradford, Mr. Matlock, and Indians Colonoski and Betsy Fallingwater. Webb, Spencer Petition of Montgomery Irwin, jailer for Sullivan County, asking fees for Sullivan 1831 151 keeping prisoners, William Crutchfield, James Havron, John Tribble, Stephen Tribble and Spencer Webb. Named in petition: Honorable Edward Scott, William Humphreys & John Elliott. (22 supporting signatures.) Weeks, Gamblin Petition from Overton County asking relief for Gamblin Weeks from Overton 1831 47 gaming charges. West, Isaac Petition of Isaac West asking preferential right to land surrounding his Henderson 1831 186 Iron Works. (11 pages of supporting signatures.) West, Isaac The cover page of Isaac West's petition for land in Henderson and Henderson, 1831 246 Perry Counties for an iron works.(Petition not included in folder) Perry West, John Petition from Fentress County asking a change be made to the Militia Fentress 1831 291 Laws. Named in petition: John West, Captain Huddleston, Captain Odle, Captain Rylie, Levi Hinds & the 89th Regiment. Wherry, Ann Petition of Ann Wherry asking for a divorce from her husband, Simeon Wilson 1831 83 Wherry. (See Private Acts of TN 1831 Chapter 172, Section 1, page 136, Ann Wherry given the privilege of Feme Sole.) Wherry, Simeon Petition of Ann Wherry asking for a divorce from her husband, Simeon Wilson 1831 83 Wherry. (See Private Acts of TN 1831 Chapter 172, Section 1, page 136, Ann Wherry given the privilege of Feme Sole.)

White, (Judge) Petition of G. Newman asking permission to address the legislature 1831 100 regarding Indigent Creditors. Named in petition: Judges Haywood, Stuart, White and Catron. White, (Judge) Petition of John Newman regarding a special court. Named in petition: Rutherford 1831 197 Justices Haywood, Peck, White, Catron, Stewart & Mitchell; Councilors Laughlin & Anderson. White, Augustus Petition of Peter Chilcutt and Augustus H. White asking relief from bail Bedford 1831 333 H. bond for De St. Leger. Named in petition: Negro Dawson, Judge Kennedy. Affidavit of F. P. Crockett & John W. Hamlin. White, George Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. White, Hugh L. Petition of Lewis Ross regarding a land purchase in the Hiwassee McMinn 1831 134 District. Named in petition: John Speer, Armstrong & Houston (surveyors), Honorable John C. Calhoun (Secretary of War), John Ross, Governor John Brown, Miller Francis, Esquire & Honorable Hugh L. White. White, James J. Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) White, James M. Petition from men of the two companies of Captain James M. White Franklin 1831 316 (Captain) and Captain Reubin Richardson asking to be merged into one company. White, John Petition from Perry County concerning land being used as a Perry 1831 31 campground by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named in petition: John White, Richard Jones. White, Minerva Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 Francis husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) White, Thomas J. Petition of Minerva Francis White asking for a divorce from her Henry 1831 277 husband, Thomas J. White. Named in petition: Henry Freeman & Elizabeth Freeman. Statement by James J. White. (16 Supporting Signatures.) White, William Petition of Henry Rowan asking Relief. Named in petition: General 1831 374 Jackson, William White, Secretary McKlin, Major John Carter, Governor Roane & Colonel Frances A. Ramsey. Whiteside, Jinkin Petition of John Overton regarding land warrants. Named in Petition: Davidson 1831 201 (Esquire) Jinkin Whiteside, Esquire, Thomas Martin, David Ross and William Mac Lin, Esquire. Whitworth, Jacob Petition and election results submitted by Andrew S. Edwards, Justice Rutherford 1831 43 of the Peace for Captain William B. Morris’ Company, in which Thomas Smith was chosen to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Mrs. McKeen, Thomas Arnold, Edmund Page, James Clark, Robert Brothers, Isaac Kilough and Jacob Whitworth. Wilkerson, Petition from Carroll County asking Robert Wilkerson be given Carroll 1831 45 Robert permission to hawk and peddle without a license. (Many signatures) Williams, Ann Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 Nicely Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Williams, J. J. Letter of J. J. Williams regarding a Justice of the Peace for Captain Montgomery 1831 34 Hollie’s Company. Williams, Laban Petition of R. Delaney & William K. Blair asking compensation for Sullivan 1831 58 B. guarding the prisoner, Laban B. Williams, charged with the murder of David Stewart. Williams, Robert Petition of Robert H. Williams asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann Hawkins 1831 331 H. Nicely Williams. Named in petition: Montgomery Erwin. Statement of John R. Fain. (80 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1826, Chapter 65, Section 1. Feme Sole) Wilson, Judith Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Wilson, William Petition of Judith Wilson asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1831 319 William Wilson. Statements of Frances Gunter, Felix Gunter, John F. Smith, John W. Miller & George White. Wimberley, Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 George L. Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting signatures.) Wimberley, Petition of Joseph Wimberley, George L. Wimberley, Daniel C. Robertson 1831 177 Joseph Johnston, George C. Conrad, James Gooch, Enoch Stone & Milton Bourne asking relief of bail bond for Joseph Stone who forfeited. Named in Petition: Richard P. Powell. (145 Supporting Signatures.) Winchester Petition from Franklin County asking permission to hold a lottery for Franklin 1831 40 Female Academy establishing a female academy at Winchester. Winn, Peter Petition of Captain Anthony Walke seeking permission to hawk and Smith 1831 290 peddle without a license. Gives review of his Revolutionary War adventures. Named in petition: Robert Slaughter, Judge Jackson, Judge Roane, Judge Campbell, William Lytle, Thomas Crutchin, Peter Winn, William Bingham, Major David Buford and W. Hartley. Winton, James Petition from Roane County asking the legislature to recommend Roane 1831 179 General Andrew Jackson for President of the United States. Also recommendations on Banks, Tariffs & Common Schools. Named in petition: Thomas Blake, George W. Gains, James Winton & Moses S. Milican. Wolves Petition of Gibson County asking changes in the County Courts and a Gibson 1831 310 bounty for the killing of wolves. Wood, (Dr.) Petition of John Grayson asking permission to hawk and peddle Monroe 1831 171 without a license. Named in petition: Captain James Stuart & Doctor Wood. Wood, James O. Petition of James O. K. Wood asking permission to enter a claim on Weakley 1831 107 K. land next to his saw & grist mill. Woods, Robert Petition from Davidson County asking to hold a lottery to finance the Davidson 1831 315 continuation of Union Street in Nashville. Also asking Robert Woods, John P. Erwin, Henry R. Cartwell & John M. Bays be appointed as trustees of the lottery. Worthen, Walter Petition of Walter G. Worthen asking to hawk and peddle without a Davidson 1831 56 G. license. Wyly, James Petition of Jacob Loudermilk asking for a divorce from his wife, Darias Washington 1831 63 (Senator) Borin Loudermilk. Letter of Joshua Boring to Senator James Wyly. (40 supporting signatures.)

York, John Petition of Dempsey Contrite, Christopher Gobles, Buckley Walker, Davidson 1831 23 Jason Thompson & Thomas Ditworth asking compensation for transporting a prisoner, John York, from Nashville to Sparta. Young, James Petition of Jane C. Neally regarding land. Named in petition: William D. Jackson 1831 279 Griffith, Joseph P. Neally, James Young & William Gailbreath (Surveyor). Survey included in folder. Young, James Petition of Thomas L. Draper & Stephen Holladay asking to peddle Jackson 1831 285 without a license. Statement of James Young. Young, James Petition of Absalom Looney asking compensation for his services as a Knox 1831 236 (Representative) surveyor. Named in petition: Walter Sims, Representative James Young & General Dunlap.