Tennessee Petitions 1837 - 1839

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Academy Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas C. Word. Adkinson, (Mr.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Alexander, Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 Carryann children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Alexander, Isaac Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Alexander, John Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Alexander, Nancy Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Allen, William W. Petition of William W. Allen asking for commission on money paid by Williamson 1839 155 him to the Attorney General James Trumble.

Allsup, Henry Petition from the Commission for the Improvement of the Navigation 1839 147 of Rivers in East Tennessee, East of Knoxville. Submitted by Henry Allsup, President and William Gott, Clerk. Amesworth, Petition of Larkin Carden asking relief for a land purchase taken in a Monroe 1839 99 William suit by William Amesworth claiming the land as a reservation. Anderson County Petition from Anderson & Campbell Counties asking the county Anderson , 1837 66 – boundaries surveyor be authorized to resurvey and mark the line between the Campbell two counties. Named in petition: William Hogshead. Anderson, Petition from the Grand Jury of Franklin County regarding the passage Franklin 1837 80 Samuel (Judge) of anti-liquor laws. Named in petition: Judge Samuel Anderson & Thomas C. Whiteside, Esquire.

Anderson, Petition of Thomas Anderson, surveyor of Sumner County, asking Cannon, 1837 88 Thomas compensation for his services in Wilson & Cannon Counties. Wilson, (Surveyor) Sumner Armintage, John Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Armstrong, Petition from Dickson County asking relief for Zachariah Sullivan, a Dickson 1837 120 (General) veteran of the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General Jackson & General Armstrong. Statement of William Taton.

Armstrong, Allen Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Armstrong’s Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 Ferry in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobb. Arthur, William Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Ashport Turnpike Petition from Madison County for a turnpike from the town of Madison 1837 34 Jackson to the Mississippi River. Report on the Ashport Turnpike included in the folder. Atlantic and Petition from the State of Georgia asking permission for right of way 1837 108 Western Railroad in Tennessee to connect the Atlantic and Western Railroad to the Tennessee River. Austin, John Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Babb, Philip, Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Junior Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Baker, Jacob Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Balch, (Monsieur) Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Balch, (Mr.) Petition from certain citizens of Davidson County opposed to the Davidson 1837 169 extension of the Corporate limits of the town of Nashville. Named in the petition: Mr. Balch, Mr. Whiteside and John McNairy.

Bales, A. Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Ball, Lewis Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman.

Bank Petitions from citizens of the Western District asking for the Haywood 1837 62 establishment of a Real Estate State Bank.

Bank Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Bank Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Bank of Petition from a meeting of citizens of Marshall County asking for a Marshall 1838 2 Tennessee branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be located at Lewisburg. Simeon Venable, Chairman and H. B. Kelsey, Secretary. Bank of Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Bank of Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Bank of Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Bank of Petition from Warren County asking that a branch of the Bank of Warren 1838 10 Tennessee Tennessee be established at McMinnville. Also included in this folder a report of a meeting held on the subject with William Black serving as Chairman and R. B. Cain as secretary. Bank of Petition from Benton County asking for a branch of the Bank at Benton 1839 30 Tennessee Huntingdon, Tennessee. Bank of Petitions from Dickson, Stewart, Humphreys, Robertson and Dickson, 1839 41 Tennessee Montgomery Counties regarding a branch of the Bank of Tennessee. Stewart Humphreys Robertson Montgomery Bank of Petition asking for a branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be Knox 1839 67 Tennessee established at Knoxville, Tennessee. Bank of Petition from Benton County regarding the establishment of a branch Benton 1839 94 Tennessee of the Bank of Tennessee at Paris, Tennessee. Bank of Petition from Carter and Johnson Counties asking for a branch of the Carter, 1839 96 Tennessee Bank of Tennessee to be established at Elizabethton, Tennessee. (9 Johnson pages of signatures.). Bank of Petition from Perry County asking for a branch of the Bank of Perry 1839 137 Tennessee Tennessee be established at Perryville, Tennessee. (Names location of Iron Industries in the county.) Bank, Petition from DeKalb County regarding banking difficulties with the DeKalb 1838 16 investigation bank at Sparta and their desire to have their own bank. Request an investigation of the practices of the Bank at Sparta. Banks Petition from a meeting of citizens of Marshall County asking for a Marshall 1838 2 branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be located at Lewisburg. Simeon Venable, Chairman and H. B. Kelsey, Secretary.

Banks Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Banks Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Banks Petition from DeKalb County regarding banking difficulties with the DeKalb 1838 16 bank at Sparta and their desire to have their own bank. Request an investigation of the practices of the Bank at Sparta. Banks Petition from Benton County asking for a branch of the Bank at Benton 1839 30 Huntingdon, Tennessee. Banks Petitions from Dickson, Stewart, Humphreys, Robertson and Dickson, 1839 41 Montgomery Counties regarding a branch of the Bank of Tennessee. Stewart Humphreys Robertson Montgomery Banks Petition of Carroll County regarding the establishment of a branch of Carroll 1839 59 the State Bank at Huntingdon. Named in petition: Mathews Bingham and Joel R. Smith. Banks Petition asking for a branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be Knox 1839 67 established at Knoxville, Tennessee. Banks Petition from Bedford County asking the State Bank be given Bedford 1839 93 authorization to issue notes from $1.00 to $5.00 instead of silver circulation. Banks Petition from Benton County regarding the establishment of a branch Benton 1839 94 of the Bank of Tennessee at Paris, Tennessee. Banks Petition from Carter and Johnson Counties asking for a branch of the Carter, 1839 96 Bank of Tennessee to be established at Elizabethton, Tennessee. (9 Johnson pages of signatures.). Banks Petition from Perry County asking for a branch of the Bank of Perry 1839 137 Tennessee be established at Perryville, Tennessee. (Names location of Iron Industries in the county.) Banner, Phillip Petition of Phillip Banner regarding a land entry. Washington 1839 71 Baptist State Petition from R. B. C. Howell, President, and William S. Willeford, 1839 54 Convention Secretary, for the Baptist State Convention expressing opposition to the repeal of the Liquor Act. Bayliss, (Mr.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Beakly, William Petition & letter of William Straghan regarding a grant of land to Hickman 1837 21 William Beakly in Hickman County. Bean Station Petition from Grainger County asking for improvements on the Bean Grainger 1837 141 Turnpike Station Turnpike. Bearden, N. D. Petition of N. D. Bearden and William Nickle regarding the Lincoln 1839 14 establishment of an iron works, Metalic Furnace Company of Tennessee, in the Ocoee District. Beason, Nancy Petition of Robert B. McMahon asking to legalize his illegitimate child, Hardin 1839 55 Robert Crawford McMahon. Named in petition: Nancy Beason. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Bedford County – Petition from citizens in the northern part of Bedford County asking Bedford, 1837 121 annexation to be annexed to Rutherford County. Rutherford Beersheba Petition from citizens of Warren, Marion and Hamilton Counties Warren, 1839 17 Springs, TN asking Allen White be permitted to open a turnpike road from Marion, Beersheba Springs to connect with Haley’s Turnpike. Hamilton Bell, Edmund Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Bell, George Petition from the executors of the estate of George Bell asking Blount 1839 206 (Slave) authority to emancipate a slave named James Bell as stipulated in the will. Bell, James Petition from the executors of the estate of George Bell asking Blount 1839 206 authority to emancipate a slave named James Bell as stipulated in the will. Bell, T. H. Petition from T. H. Bell, surveyor, asking a transfer of land entries of McNairy, 1837 95 McNairy County that were mistakenly filed with the entry taker of Henderson Henderson County. Berry, Jerry Petition from trustees of the Oak Grove Academy in the town of Bradley 1839 85 Cleveland, Tennessee regarding school funds. Henry Price, President of the Board and Jerry Berry, Secretary. Big Sandy River Petition from Benton and Henry Counties asking a repeal of the law Benton, 1837 172 declaring the Big Sandy River navigable. Named in petition: Swayne Henry and Cobble mill and dam. Big Sandy River Petitions for and opposed to the repeal of an act declaring the Big Benton, 1837 173 Sandy River navigable Henry Billings, David Petition of David Billings seeking relief for a shortage of land made by Wilson 1837 59 the surveyor of his land grant. Billings, David Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Bingham, Petition of Carroll County regarding the establishment of a branch of Carroll 1839 59 Matthews the State Bank at Huntingdon. Named in petition: Mathews Bingham and Joel R. Smith. Black, James Petition of James Black, President, and the board of directors for the 1839 69 Franklin & Columbia Turnpike Company concerning finance. A. R. Cartwrighte, Secretary. Black, Thomas Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Black, William Petition from Warren County asking that a branch of the Bank of Warren 1838 10 Tennessee be established at McMinnville. Also included in this folder a report of a meeting held on the subject with William Black serving as Chairman and R. B. Cain as secretary.

Blake, Thomas Petition from Thomas Blake with suggested changes for the Bledsoe 1837 74 constitution of the State of Tennessee.

Bledsoe County – Petition of sundry citizens of Bledsoe and Rhea Counties asking for a Bledsoe, 1837 109 boundaries change in the county line between the two counties. Named in Rhea Petition: Henry Miller, David Hoodenpyle. Bledsoe, Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 (Monsieur) Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Blevins, Richard Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Blount County – Petition from certain citizens of Blount & Monroe Counties asking for Blount, 1837 49 boundaries a change in the line dividing the two counties. Letter of Joseph Monroe Sullivan to John Cannon, Esquire. Blount County – Petition from Blount County asking for a new court house and jail. Blount 1837 48 courthouse & jail Named in petition: Legislators Weir and Thompson. Bobo, Lecil Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 (Major) which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Bold Hunter Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 (Cherokee) cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. Bolivar Female Petition from the president and trustees of the Bolivar Female Hardeman 1837 114 Academy Academy regarding a lottery to raise money for the building of a school house. Bond, Allen Petition from Fentress County asking Cornelius M. Frogge be released Fentress 1839 121 from forfeiture of bond for Allen Bond. Named in petition: Joseph Waters and John Hood. Bond, Forfeiture Petition from Fentress County asking Cornelius M. Frogge be released Fentress 1839 121 from forfeiture of bond for Allen Bond. Named in petition: Joseph Waters and John Hood. Boundaries, Civil Petitions from Washington County asking for a change in the current Washington 1837 17 Districts Civil District lines. Bounty, Wolf Petition from Morgan County asking for an increase in the bounty for Morgan 1839 126 the killing of wolves. Bower, Jonas Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Bowling Green, Petition from Nashville asking a charter be granted for a road running Davidson 1837 166 KY from Nashville to Bowling Green. Bowman, James Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 A. error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Boyd, Erby Petition of Erby Boyd asking a refund of a $75 overpayment on a land Bradley 1839 18 purchase. Statements of Luke Lea and Thomas H. Calloway, Deputy Surveyor). Boyd, Erby Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Boyd, Erby Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Bradford, C. J. Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate. Bradford, James Petition of James Bradford asking relief of a fine and court cost. He Warren 1838 13 also asks his deferred sentence be eliminated. A letter from Judge Caruthers is included with this petition. Also named: Senator McLaughlin. Bradley County – Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 new county in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobb. Bradley County – Petition from some citizens of Bradley County asking to for a new McMinn, 1837 14 new county county. Makes mention of a similar petition from some citizens of Bradley McMinn County and their willingness to join with them in forming a new county. (Many signatures) Bradley County – Petition from certain citizens of Bradley County asking to be included Bradley, 1837 94 new county with those from McMinn, and Monroe Counties seeking to form a McMinn, new county. Monroe Bradley County – Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 new county they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Bramblett, Petition asking Sanford Bramblett, a convicted horse thief, citizenship Maury 1839 87 Sanford be restored. Branard, George Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Brashaus (?), Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 (Mr.) petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.) Breakhill, Peter Petition of Henry Stephens asking a refund of money from a land Monroe 1839 51 purchased. Named in petition: Peter Breakhill. Bridge Petition of Joab Wilson asking his charter to construct a bridge across Haywood 1839 7 Hatchie River be amended to allow him to provide ferry service across the river as the bridge has collapsed. Bridge Petition from Davidson County regarding a second bridge over the Davidson 1839 37 Cumberland River at Nashville.

Bridge Petition From Sumner County regarding a second bridge across the Sumner 1839 115 Cumberland River at Nashville. Bridge Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Bridge Petition in support of erecting a bridge across the Cumberland River Davidson 1839 208 at Broad Street in Nashville. (many signatures) Bridge, Duck Petition from the members of the County Court of Marshall County Marshall 1839 203 River regarding funding to complete the establishment of their new county. (Bridge across Duck River named) Briggs, William Petition of John Bullock asking a land preference for a mill. Named in Hickman 1837 92 petition: William Briggs. Brooks, T. S. B. Petition of T. S. B. Brooks asking permission to peddle without a Hardeman 1839 134 license. Statement of Doctor George Peters. Brown, Adam M. Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Brown, Alford Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Brown, James Petition of James Brown regarding a refund for land entry. Named in Monroe 1839 100 petition: Thomas J. Caldwell. Brown, John Petition of George Gordon asking for a renewal of his turnpike Roane 1837 43 charter. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln, John Brown & Robert Burke. Brown, Josiah Petition of Robert C. Lassiter, sheriff of Coffee County, asking relief Coffee 1837 100 for keeping the prisoners Josiah Brown, Moses Sweeten & James Laston. Brown, Richard B. Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Brownley, John Petition from Wayne County asking for a change to the boundaries of Wayne 1837 25 the 10th, 11th & 12th Civil Districts. Named in petition: James Smith, John Brownley & William Simons. Buchanon, John Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Buford, James Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Bullock, John Petition of John Bullock asking a land preference for a mill. Named in Hickman 1837 92 petition: William Briggs. Burk, Robert Petition of Robert Burk regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Burke, Robert Petition of George Gordon asking for a renewal of his turnpike Roane 1837 43 charter. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln, John Brown & Robert Burke. Burke, Robert Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 22a Burke and his failure to keep it in good condition. Request that his charter be reassigned to Elijah Frost. Named in petition: John Kinners. Burke, Robert Affidavit of Thomas Green regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 74 Burke. Burton, Judith Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Butler, (Doctor) Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Butler, Pleasant Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Butlor, William Petition from Fentress County regarding the turnpike roads of Fentress 1837 42 Wall Thomas & Julian Scott, William Wall Butlor & John Rhose. Cable, Benjamin Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Cain, R. B. Petition from Warren County asking that a branch of the Bank of Warren 1838 10 Tennessee be established at McMinnville. Also included in this folder a report of a meeting held on the subject with William Black serving as Chairman and R. B. Cain as secretary. Caldwell, Thomas Petition of James Brown regarding a refund for land entry. Named in Monroe 1839 100 J. petition: Thomas J. Caldwell. Calf Killer River Petition from White County regarding the removal of obstructions in White 1839 149 the Calf Killer River. Calloway, Petition of Erby Boyd asking a refund of a $75 overpayment on a land Bradley 1839 18 Thomas H. purchase. Statements of Luke Lea and Thomas H. Calloway, Deputy Surveyor. Calman, Stephen Petition of Stephen H. Calman, a surveyor, giving his price for 1839 70 H. performing certain survey work. Campbell County Petition from Anderson & Campbell Counties asking the county Anderson , 1837 66 – boundaries surveyor be authorized to resurvey and mark the line between the Campbell two counties. Named in petition: William Hogshead. Cannon County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith and Cannon Counties asking a Smith, 1837 117 boundaries survey be made of Smith County to determine whether it is of Cannon constitutional size and to resolve the proper county line between the two counties. Cannon, John Petition from certain citizens of Blount & Monroe Counties asking for Blount, 1837 49 (Esquire) a change in the line dividing the two counties. Letter of Joseph Monroe Sullivan to John Cannon, Esquire. Cannon, Newton Petition from Marion County asking a charter for a railroad from the Marion 1837 148 (Governor) Tennessee River to Middle Tennessee to connect with the Nashville to New Orleans Railroad. Named in petition: Honorable Newton Cannon, Governor of Tennessee.

Carden, Larkin Petition of Larkin Carden asking relief for a land purchase taken in a Monroe 1839 99 suit by William Amesworth claiming the land as a reservation. Carroll County – Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 new county Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty. Carroll County – Petition from certain citizens of Gibson, Madison, Henderson and Gibson, 1837 131 new county Carroll Counties asking to form a new county to be known as Crockett Carroll, County. Madison, Crockett, Henderson Carroll County – Petition of sundry citizens of Carroll Gibson, Henry and Weakley Carroll, 1839 29 new county County to form a new county. Gibson, Henry, Weakley Carson, Elijah Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Cartwrighte, A. R. Petition of James Black, President, and the board of directors for the 1839 69 Franklin & Columbia Turnpike Company concerning finance. A. R. Cartwrighte, Secretary. Caruthers, Petition of James Bradford asking relief of a fine and court cost. He Warren 1838 13 (Judge) also asks his deferred sentence be eliminated. A letter from Judge Caruthers is included with this petition. Also named: Senator McLaughlin. Casey, China Petition of George Johnson to legalize his illegitimate children: Hardin 1839 52 Erasmus Darwin Johnson and Mary Johnson. Named in petition: China Casey. Chalmers, Joseph Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 W. Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Chancery Court Petition from Cannon County asking that a chancery court be Cannon 1839 127 established at Woodbury, Tennessee. Chandler, William Petition of William Chandler regarding a grant of land for a mill site. McNairy 1837 75 Chattanooga, TN Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Chattanooga, TN Petitions for and against the moving of the county Seat from Dallas, Hamilton 1839 33 Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga, TN Petition from Franklin County asking a charter be granted for a Franklin 1839 50 turnpike from Winchester by way of Jasper to Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, TN Petition from the town of Chattanooga asking to be incorporated. Hamilton 1839 66 – incorporation Plat map of Chattanooga included in this folder.

Chaudion, James Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Churchwell, (Mr.) Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Citizenship Petition asking Sanford Bramblett, a convicted horse thief, citizenship Maury 1839 87 be restored. Citizenship Petition from sundry citizens of McMinn County asking Isaac George, McMinn 1839 118 released prisoner from the state penitentiary, be restored to full citizenship. Claiborne County Petition from Claiborne County opposed to attempts to establish a Claiborne 1839 119 – boundaries new county line. Claiborne County Petition asking for a new county to be formed from parts of land in Hawkins 1839 102 – new county Hawkins and Claiborne Counties. Statement of B. G. Sullivant, Claiborne surveyor. (310 signatures) Clarksville, TN Petition from Montgomery County asking a survey be made of the Montgomery 1838 18 proposed Cumberland (Cheatham) County line to verify it does not , violate the constitutional distance from their county seat at Cumberland Clarksville, Tennessee. Also request the governor delay the (Cheatham) announcement of a new county until after the survey is completed. Cleveland, Eli Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Cleveland, Presly Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Cleveland, TN Petition from trustees of the Oak Grove Academy in the town of Bradley 1839 85 Cleveland, Tennessee regarding school funds. Henry Price, President of the Board and Jerry Berry, Secretary.

Clinch River Petition from Anderson County asking Robert Cummings be Anderson 1837 175 permitted to erect a mill and dam on Clinch River. Coatter, James Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman.

Coatter, James Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff.

Cobb, Jesse Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Cobbs, David Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobbs. Cobler, Davis Petition of Davis Cobler asking to peddle and hawk without a license. Davidson 1837 96 Cocke County – Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Cocke, John Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Coffee County – Petition from sundry citizens of Franklin County asking to be annexed Franklin, 1837 98 annexation to Coffee County. Named in petition: Isaac Streets & James Perry. Coffee Coffee, H. B. Petition from citizens of Bedford County opposed to the repeal of the Bedford 1839 181 (Colonel) anti-liquor law. Letter to Colonel H. B. Coffee from James Walker in the folder. Collins, B. H. Petition from Colonel B, H, Collins, Colonel O. F. Hendricks and Major Henderson 1839 133 (Colonel) D. T. Spain of the 109th Regiment with suggested amendments for the militia laws. Collins, Brice A. Petition of Brice A. Collins asking a refund of money paid for a Shelby 1839 16 merchant’s license. Columbia, TN Petition from Maury County asking a charter be granted for a Maury 1839 144 company to improve the navigation on the Duck River from Columbia, Tennessee to the mouth of the river. Compensation Petition of Bartholomew G. Stewart confirming his completion of a Stewart 1837 107 survey and payment by the Commission of Internal Improvements for Madison County. Named in petition: Adam Huntsman & Spencer Payne. Compensation Petition of John C. Kennedy asking additional compensation for his Blount 1837 135 survey of the Ocoee District. Compensation, Petition of William W. Allen asking for commission on money paid by Williamson 1839 155 Commission him to the Attorney General James Trumble. Compensation, Petition of John W. Fowler asking compensation for his expenses in Shelby 1837 154 Expenses apprehending the fugitive, James M. Lundie. Named in petition: Gideon Wallace. Compensation, Petition of Moses Thompson asking compensation for improvements Rhea 1837 36 Road made to the road from Gordon’s Turnpike to the Tennessee Line. Improvements Compensation, Petition of Spencer Payne asking compensation for his services. Haywood 1837 23 Services Named in petition: Mr. Woodfork, Mr. Huntsman & Mr. Dyer. (See also Acts of TN 1824, Chapter 128, Sections 1 & 2, Page 122) Compensation, Petition of Thomas Anderson, surveyor of Sumner County, asking Cannon, 1837 88 Services compensation for his services in Wilson & Cannon Counties. Wilson, Sumner Compensation, Petition of Richard Scoggins asking compensation for his services in Giles 1837 153 Services apprehending the criminal, Jesse Stanford. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Compensation, Petition of Stephen H. Calman, a surveyor, giving his price for 1839 70 Services performing certain survey work. Compensation, Petition of James Conn, Grainger County Collector, regarding Grainger 1839 77 Services payment for his services. Named in petition: Thomas Gill, Edward Tate and William Williams, Esquire. Compensation, Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 Transportation prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. Compensation, Petition asking compensation to Richard Scoggins for his expenses in Giles 1839 76 Transportation apprehending and transporting the criminal, Jesse Stanford. Conn, James Petition of James Conn, Grainger County Collector, regarding Grainger 1839 77 payment for his services. Named in petition: Thomas Gill, Edward Tate and William Williams, Esquire. Constables Petition if the Mayor and Aldermen of Lewisburg, Tennessee Marshall 1839 108 regarding the residence of the constables of Marshall County. Convict Labor Petition from the mechanics of Tennessee regarding the use of 1837 72 Convict Labor. Cook, John Petition of John Cook asking authorization to hawk and peddle Marshall 1839 106 without a license. Cooke, Richard Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Cooper, John C. Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Cooter, Philip, Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Senior Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Cosby, Robert Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Cotton Petition of Alexander Neal asking permission to hold a lottery for a Bedford 1837 99 cotton goods factory. Courts Petition from Carroll County regarding the court system. Carroll 1839 32 Courts Petition from Campbell County asking authorization for Justice of the Campbell 1839 62 Peace to try cases of Pettit Larceny. Courts, Chancery Petition from attorneys in the 9th Judicial Circuit asking a chancery Henry 1837 28 court be established at either Paris or Dresden, Tennessee. Courts, Criminal Petition from the Mayor and Alderman of Nashville regarding Davidson 1839 80 Criminal Courts and the limits of their powers. Cox, John Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Crab Orchard, TN Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman.

Crain, Elijah Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Simpson White 1839 22b Montgomery asking new commissioners be appointed. Named in petition: Peter Hoodenpile, Elijah Crain and Mr. Hail. Creathers, Petition from Jackson County pertaining to the obstruction of Roaring Jackson 1837 174 (Judge) River by John Cummings and the need for a bridge over the river. Named in the petition: Judge Creathers and James Young. Crenshaw, Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Asbury Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Crockett County Petition from certain citizens of Gibson, Madison, Henderson and Gibson, 1837 131 Carroll Counties asking to form a new county to be known as Crockett Carroll, County. Madison, Crockett, Henderson Cromwell, John Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Crosby, Caleb Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Cross, Jesse Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Crumbwell, John Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 B. error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Crutcher, Petition of Temperance Crutcher, a slave who has purchased her Davidson 1837 155 Temperance freedom, asking she be permitted to remain in the State. Statement of Thomas Crutcher. (19 supporting signatures) Crutcher, Thomas Petition of Temperance Crutcher, a slave who has purchased her Davidson 1837 155 freedom, asking she be permitted to remain in the State. Statement of Thomas Crutcher. (19 supporting signatures) Cumberland Petition from Montgomery County asking a survey be made of the Montgomery 1838 18 County – proposed Cumberland (Cheatham) County line to verify it does not , boundaries violate the constitutional distance from their county seat at Cumberland Clarksville, Tennessee. Also request the governor delay the (Cheatham) announcement of a new count until after the survey is completed.

Cumberland Petition from Davidson County regarding a second bridge over the Davidson 1839 37 River Cumberland River at Nashville. Cumberland Petition From Sumner County regarding a second bridge across the Sumner 1839 115 River Cumberland River at Nashville. Cumberland Petition in support of erecting a bridge across the Cumberland River Davidson 1839 208 River at Broad Street in Nashville. (many signatures)

Cummings, John Petition from Jackson County pertaining to the obstruction of Roaring Jackson 1837 174 River by John Cummings and the need for a bridge over the river. Named in the petition: Judge Creathers and James Young. Cummings, Petition from Anderson County asking Robert Cummings be Anderson 1837 175 Robert permitted to erect a mill and dam on Clinch River. Curington Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 Turnpike regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Dale, Isaac Petition of Isaac Dale asking relief from execution (hanging) and the Giles 1837 93 chance for a new trial to prove his innocence in the murder of James McCaffarty. Dallas, TN Petitions for and against the moving of the county Seat from Dallas, Hamilton 1839 33 Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dallas, TN Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee the county seat of Hamilton 1839 35 Hamilton County, opposed to moving the county seat to another location. Dallas, TN Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee asking Daniel J. Rawlings Hamilton 1839 92 be authorized to construct a mill and dam on the Tennessee River. Daniel, John H. Petition from Bedford & Coffee Counties on behalf of John H. Daniel Bedford, 1837 104 asking he be permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. Coffee Darnell, Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 (Monsieur) Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty. Daugherty, John Petition of John Wallen of Claiborne County asking to move his suit Claiborne 1839 122 against John Daugherty from the circuit court at Rogersville to the circuit court at Tazewell. Daughtry, Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 William petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.) Davidson, Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 Carryann children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Davidson, H. B. Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Davidson, Isaac Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Davidson, John Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Davidson, Samuel Petition of Samuel H. Davidson asking to have the names of his two Humphreys 1839 159 H. children, Carryann and Isaac Alexander changed to Carryann Davidson and Isaac Davidson and be recognized as his lawful heirs. Named in petition: Nancy Alexander, John Alexander. Davis, Asa Petition of Asa Davis, Thomas Johnson, and Abner Johnson asking for Hawkins 1838 8 a change in the line dividing the 10th and 11th Civil districts of Hawkins County. Davis, Nathan Petition from Civil District #1 asking that it be divided. Named in Jefferson 1837 151 petition: Captain Hudson, Nathan Davis. Davis, Nathaniel Petition of John Rose asking permission to change the course of a White, 1837 44 C. section of his turnpike road. Named in petition: Nathaniel C. Davis, Fentress Arthur Frogg & Isaac Taylor. Davis, Peter J. Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Dees, Jesse Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. DeKalb County – Petition from certain citizens of DeKalb County asking to be annexed DeKalb, 1838 1 annexation to White County. White DeKalb County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith County asking to be annexed to Smith, 1839 40 annexation DeKalb County. DeKalb DeKalb County – Petition from White County asking the line between White & Dekalb DeKalb, 1839 26 boundaries Counties be permanently established. White Delany, William Petition from Sullivan County asking for more liberal laws regulating Sullivan 1839 38 R. the medical profession. Letter of William R. Delany included in the folder. Dell, Henry Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Dewett, W. J. Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Doak, Samuel W. Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 (Reverend) Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee.

Doak, William Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Donnell, Levi Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Dorrty, Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 (Monsieur) Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Douglas, Burchett Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Douglass, Petition of Representative Jonathan Douglas asking leave of absence 1839 82 Jonathan from the legislature due to health problems. (Representative) Dover, TN Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Dresden, TN Petition from attorneys in the 9th Judicial Circuit asking a chancery Henry 1837 28 court be established at either Paris or Dresden, Tennessee. Duck River Petition from James D. Freeland asking exclusive right to navigate the Maury 1837 171 Duck River with steam boats between Columbia and the Tennessee River. Duck River Petition from Maury County asking a charter be granted for a Maury 1839 144 company to improve the navigation on the Duck River from Columbia, Tennessee to the mouth of the river. Duck River Petition from Maury County asking a charter be granted to a Maury 1839 148 company to improve navigation on the Duck River. Duck River Petition from the members of the County Court of Marshall County Marshall 1839 203 regarding funding to complete the establishment of their new county. (Bridge across Duck River named) Duffy, Francis Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Duggers, John Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Dyer, (Mr.) Petition of Spencer Payne asking compensation for his services. Haywood 1837 23 Named in petition: Mr. Woodfork, Mr. Huntsman & Mr. Dyer. (See also Acts of TN 1824, Chapter 128, Sections 1 & 2, Page 122) Dykes, Jacob Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 (Captain) regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Elections, Court Petition from Marshall County asking the date for election of their Marshall 1839 170 Clerks court clerks be moved to take place at the same time clerks of other counties in the state are elected.

Elizabethton, TN Petition from Carter and Johnson Counties asking for a branch of the Carter, 1839 96 Bank of Tennessee to be established at Elizabethton, Tennessee. (9 Johnson pages of signatures.). Elizabethton, TN Petition from 95 citizens of Elizabethton, Tennessee asking the Carter 1838 14 - incorporation charter of incorporation for the town be repealed. Elrod, James Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller.

Emancipation Petition of James D. Rhea for the heirs of William Rhea asking for the Sullivan 1837 79 emancipation of a slave named Maurice and permission for him to remain in Tennessee. Emancipation Petition of Samuel Seay asking to emancipate a slave named, Peter Davidson 1837 156 Lowry. (39 supporting signatures) Emancipation Petition asking for the emancipation of Davy Woods, a man of color. Davidson 1837 157 Named in petition: Robert Woods. (42 supporting signatures) Emancipation Petition of Zepporah England asking for the emancipation of a slave 1839 139 named, Charles. Emancipation Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Emancipation Petition from the executors of the estate of George Bell asking Blount 1839 206 authority to emancipate a slave named James Bell as stipulated in the will. Embree, Elijah Petition from Carter County asking for a branch of the Bank of Carter 1838 12 (Esquire) Tennessee be established at Jonesboro, Tennessee. A letter from Isaac McPherson to Elijah Embree, Esquire, is included in this letter. England, Petition of Zepporah England asking for the emancipation of a slave 1839 139 Zipporah named, Charles. Estate Settlement Petition of Joshua Jones regarding the settlement of John Lefever’s Coffee 1837 101 estate. Estate Settlement Petition from the executors of the estate of George Bell asking Blount 1839 206 authority to emancipate a slave named James Bell as stipulated in the will. Estes, Enoch Petition of James Glass, jailer of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 50 reimbursement of the reward money paid for the capture of escaped prisoners Enoch Estes & Esquire Estes. Also named in petition: John Smith. Estes, Esquire Petition of James Glass, jailer of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 50 reimbursement of the reward money paid for the capture of escaped prisoners Enoch Estes & Esquire Estes. Also named in petition: John Smith. Farqaharson, Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 Robert the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Fayetteville, TN Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Feazell, Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 (Monsieur) Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Feazell, Samuel Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Fees, Witness Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Female Petition from the ladies of Davidson County asking state support in Davidson 1837 125 Orphanage and the establishment of an orphanage and school for females. School Fenner, Robert Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Ferry Petition of Joab Wilson asking his charter to construct a bridge across Haywood 1839 7 Hatchie River be amended to allow him to provide ferry service across the river as the bridge has collapsed. Fharis, Samuel Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Finch, Thomas Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Fisher, Eli A. Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas C. Word. Fitzgerald, Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 William granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Fletcher, J. D. Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Fletcher, John Petition of John Fletcher asking relief to help in the care of his insane Hawkins 1839 36 son. Forked Deer Petition of sundry citizens of Gibson and Dyer Counties regarding the Dyer, Gibson 1839 112 River request of Mr. Foster to construct a mill dam on the North Fork of Forked Deer River. Forked Deer Petition from Gibson & Dyer Counties asking a repeal of the law Dyer, Gibson 1839 151 River declaring the North Fork of Forked Deer River navigable. (515 signatures) Petition of Richard Henderson opposed to the repeal of the act. Named in petition: See’s Mill. Foster, (Mr.) Petition of sundry citizens of Gibson and Dyer Counties regarding the Dyer, Gibson 1839 112 request of Mr. Foster to construct a mill dam on the North Fork of Forked Deer River. Fowler, John W. Petition of John W. Fowler, Sheriff of Shelby County, asking Shelby 1837 154 (Sheriff) compensation for his expenses in apprehending the fugitive, James M. Lundie. Named in petition: Gideon Wallace.

Fran, Miller Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Franklin and Petition of James Black, President, and the board of directors for the 1839 69 Columbia Franklin & Columbia Turnpike Company concerning finance. A. R. Turnpike Cartwrighte, Secretary. Company Franklin County – Petition from sundry citizens of Franklin County asking to be annexed Franklin, 1837 98 annexation to Coffee County. Named in petition: Isaac Streets & James Perry. Coffee Franklin, TN Petition from Williamson County to enforce “Rules of the Road” on Williamson 1837 164 the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike. Free Negro, Petition asking that James Tuppence, a free Negro, and his family be Sumner 1839 142 James Tuppence allowed to remain in the State of Tennessee in order to be near the remainder of their family. Free Negro, Peter Petition from Nashville asking that Peter Lowry, a free negro, be Davidson 1839 138 Lowrey permitted to remain in the state. Free Negro, Petition of Rebekak, a free Negro, asking to remain in the state to be Sullivan 1837 113 Rebekak with her husband and child. Named in petition: Joseph Wallace. Free Persons of Petition from Sumner County regarding free persons of color residing Sumner 1839 141 Color in their county as temporary citizens. Free Slave, Petition of Temperance Crutcher, a slave who has purchased her Davidson 1837 155 Temperance freedom, asking she be permitted to remain in the State. Statement Crutcher of Thomas Crutcher. (19 supporting signatures) Freeland, James Petition from James D. Freeland asking exclusive right to navigate the Maury 1837 171 D. Duck River with steam boats between Columbia and the Tennessee River. Freeman, Alex Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea. Frogg, Arthur Petition of John Rose asking permission to change the course of a White, 1837 44 section of his turnpike road. Named in petition: Nathaniel C. Davis, Fentress Arthur Frogg & Isaac Taylor. Frogge, Cornelius Petition from Fentress County asking Cornelius M. Frogge be released Fentress 1839 121 M. from forfeiture of bond for Allen Bond. Named in petition: Joseph Waters and John Hood. Frost, Elijah Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 22a Burke and his failure to keep it in good condition. Request that his charter be reassigned to Elijah Frost. Named in petition: John Kinners. Gallatin Turnpike Petition of the Gallatin Turnpike Company offering the state an Sumner 1837 39 Company opportunity to purchase stock. Gallatin, Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Hartsville Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Turnpike Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Gallatin, TN Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Gallatin, TN - Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Gallatin, Sumner 1839 42 boundaries Tennessee asking the corporate limits of the town be extended. Named in petition: Francis Young, Mr. Guild, General Joseph Miller and B. Walkins.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Gass, James H. Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 (Reverend) liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Gay, Edwin Petition on behalf of Edwin Gay asking he be permitted to retail liquor McNairy 1837 143 without a license. Gentry, Allen D. Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. George, Isaac Petition from sundry citizens of McMinn County asking Isaac George, McMinn 1839 118 released prisoner from the state penitentiary, be restored to full citizenship. Gibbs, George W. Petition of George W. Gibbs and Samuel B. Marshal asking that Obion 1839 95 Reelfoot Lake be drained. Gibson County – Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 new county Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty. Gibson County – Petition from certain citizens of Gibson, Madison, Henderson and Gibson, 1837 131 new county Carroll Counties asking to form a new county to be known as Crockett Carroll, County. Madison, Crockett, Henderson Gibson County – Petition of sundry citizens of Carroll, Gibson, Henry and Weakley Carroll, 1839 29 new county County to form a new county. Gibson, Henry, Weakley Gill, Thomas Petition of James Conn, Grainger County Collector, regarding Grainger 1839 77 payment for his services. Named in petition: Thomas Gill, Edward Tate and William Williams, Esquire. Gilliland, James Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Gillispee, J. F. Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.) Gilmore, Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 (Monsieur) Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Glass, James Petition of James Glass, jailer of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 50 reimbursement of the reward money paid for the capture of escaped prisoners Enoch Estes & Esquire Estes. Also named in petition: John Smith. Glass, John G. Petition of John G. Class asking for a refund of money paid on land Bradley 1839 19 that had already been entered. Statement of Luke Lea. Gordon, George Petition of George Gordon asking for a renewal of his turnpike Roane 1837 43 charter. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln, John Brown & Robert Burke. Gordon’s Petition of Moses Thompson asking compensation for improvements Rhea 1837 36 Turnpike made to the road from Gordon’s Turnpike to the Tennessee Line. Gotcher, Henry Petition of Henry Gotcher asking compensation for improved lands he Hamilton 1839 103 made in the Ocoee District. Gott, William Petition from the Commission for the Improvement of the Navigation 1839 147 of Rivers in East Tennessee, East of Knoxville. Submitted by Henry Allsup, President and William Gott, Clerk. Graham, (Mr.) Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Grainger County Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 – new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Granny White Petition asking a turnpike charter be granted for the middle road or Davidson 1837 33 Turnpike Granny White Pike from Nashville to Franklin. Green, A. L. P. Memorial from the Methodist Episcopal Church ministers which met Davidson 1839 161 in Nashville on the question of Liquor Houses. It contains the signatures of 92 delegates including A. L. P. Green, John B. McFerrin, Fountain E. Pitts and others. Green, Thomas Affidavit of Thomas Green regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 74 Burke. Green, Thomas Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Greene County – Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Guild, (Monsieur) Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Guild, (Mr.) Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Gallatin, Sumner 1839 42 Tennessee asking the corporate limits of the town be extended. Named in petition: Francis Young, Mr. Guild, General Joseph Miller and B. Walkins. Haggard, Petition on behalf of Louisinda Haggard regarding a land claim. Bradley 1839 20 Louisinda Hail Turnpike Petition from White County opposed to a renewal of the Hail White 1837 41 Turnpike charter. Hail, (Mr.) Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Simpson 1839 22b Montgomery asking new commissioners be appointed. Named in petition: Peter Hoodenpile, Elijah Crain and Mr. Hail. Hale, Isham Petition from citizens of White & Bledsoe Counties asking Isham Hale White, 1837 20 be granted a turnpike charter. Bledsoe

Haley’s Turnpike Petition from citizens of Warren, Marion and Hamilton Counties Warren, 1839 17 asking Allen White be permitted to open a turnpike road from Marion, Beersheba Springs to connect with Haley’s Turnpike. Hamilton Hamblin County – Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Hamel, Samuel Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Hamilton County, Petitions for and against the moving of the county Seat from Dallas, Hamilton 1839 33 county seat Tennessee to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hamilton County, Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee the county seat of Hamilton 1839 35 county seat Hamilton County, opposed to moving the county seat to another location. Hancock, (Mr.) Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Hardin County – Petition from Hardin County asking an appropriation for a survey of Hardin 1837 133 boundaries the Tennessee River boundary of the county. Hardin County – Petition from certain citizens of Hardin, Henderson, Perry and Hardin, 1839 136 new county McNairy Counties asking permission to form a new county. (287 Perry, signatures) Henderson, McNairy Hardin, John Petition from Hickman County asking for a repeal of the law Hickman, 1839 109 authorizing a turnpike road and toll gate from the home of John Dickson Hardin to Nashville, Tennessee. Hardin, John Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Hardwick, (Mrs.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Harp, Claiborne Petition of Claiborne Harp asking the privilege to peddle beer and Coffee 1839 11 liquor without a license. (60 supporting signatures) Harris Turnpike Petition asking Marion County asking a charter be granted to the Marion 1837 29 Lookout Turnpike Company. Named in petition: Harris Turnpike, Higginbotham Turnpike & Kelly Road. Harris, William R. Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 (Judge) bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Harrison, James Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Hartsville, TN Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Harwicke, J. P. Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Hatchie River Petition of Joab Wilson asking his charter to construct a bridge across Haywood 1839 7 Hatchie River be amended to allow him to provide ferry service across the river as the bridge has collapsed. Hawkins County – Petition of Asa Davis, Thomas Johnson, and Abner Johnson asking for Hawkins 1838 8 boundaries a change in the line dividing the 10th and 11th Civil districts of Hawkins County. Hawkins County – Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Hawkins County – Petition asking for a new county to be formed from parts of land in Hawkins 1839 102 new county Hawkins and Claiborne Counties. Statement of B. G. Sullivant, Claiborne surveyor. (310 signatures) Hawkins, James Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Hayes, Samuel J. Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Henderson Petition from certain citizens of Hardin, Henderson, Perry and Hardin, 1839 136 County – new McNairy Counties asking permission to form a new county. (287 Perry, county signatures) Henderson, McNairy Henderson Petition of sundry citizens of Henderson County asking they be Henderson 1837 51 County – new allowed to establish a new county. county Henderson Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 County – new Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: county Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty.

Henderson Petition from certain citizens of Gibson, Madison, Henderson and Gibson, 1837 131 County – new Carroll Counties asking to form a new county to be known as Crockett Carroll, county County. Madison, Crockett, Henderson Henderson, Petition from Gibson & Dyer Counties asking a repeal of the law Dyer, Gibson 1839 151 Richard declaring the North Fork of Forked Deer River navigable. (515 signatures) Petition of Richard Henderson opposed to the repeal of the act. Named in petition: See’s Mill.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Hendricks, O. F. Petition from Colonel B, H, Collins, Colonel O. F. Hendricks and Major Henderson 1839 133 (Colonel) D. T. Spain of the 109th Regiment with suggested amendments for the militia laws. Henry County – Petition from the members of the Henry County Court requesting an Henry 1837 81 court house appropriation to be used to build a new courthouse & jail. Henry County – Petition of sundry citizens of Carroll, Gibson, Henry and Weakley Carroll, 1839 29 new county County to form a new county. Gibson, Henry, Weakley Henry, Samuel C. Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Henshaw, Jane Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Henshaw, Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Washington Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Hess, Elender Petition of Elender Hess, the widow of James Hess, regarding land in Monroe 1839 2 the Ocoee District. Hess, James Petition of Elender Hess, the widow of James Hess, regarding land in Monroe 1839 2 the Ocoee District. Hickerson, John Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Hickerson, Joseph Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Hickerson, Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 William A. which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Hickerson, Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 William P. which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Hickman, Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 Benjamin liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Hicks, (Mrs.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Hicks, A. J. Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Hicks, E. D. (Mr.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Higginbotham Petition asking Marion County asking a charter be granted to the Marion 1837 29 Turnpike Lookout Turnpike Company. Named in petition: Harris Turnpike, Higginbotham Turnpike & Kelly Road. Higginbothan, Petition of Aaron Higginbothan asking his charter for the McMinnville Warren 1839 1 Aaron to Jasper Turnpike be amended to allow for a second toll booth. Highthambotham Petition from Franklin County protesting a toll gate erected by Mr. Franklin 1837 38 , ( Mr.) Highthambotham on a section of road maintained by a citizen’s road duty. Named in petition: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Hilderbrand, Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 George error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Hiwassee District Petition from the Hiwassee District making recommendations for land Knox, Roane 1837 144 sales in the Ocoee District. Hiwassee District Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Hiwassee District Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. Hoffman, Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Christopher Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Hogg, John B. Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Hogshead, Petition from Anderson & Campbell Counties asking the county Anderson , 1837 66 William surveyor be authorized to resurvey and mark the line between the Campbell two counties. Named in petition: William Hogshead. Holloway, Minter Petition of Minter Holloway asking for a refund on his land purchase Monroe 1837 68 that was found to have been already entered by another person. Holmes, William Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b N. limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate. Holt, Albert G. Petition on behalf of Albert G. Holt asking he be given the privilege to Benton 1837 123 hawk and peddle without a license. Hood, John Petition from Fentress County asking Cornelius M. Frogge be released Fentress 1839 121 from forfeiture of bond for Allen Bond. Named in petition: Joseph Waters and John Hood. Hoodenpile, Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Simpson White 1839 22b Peter Montgomery asking new commissioners be appointed. Named in petition: Peter Hoodenpile, Elijah Crain and Mr. Hail. Hoodenpyle, Petition of sundry citizens of Bledsoe and Rhea Counties asking for a Bledsoe, 1837 109 David change in the county line between the two counties. Named in Rhea Petition: Henry Miller, David Hoodenpyle. Horton, (Esquire) Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty. Horton, Joseph Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 W. (Esquire) bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Horton, William Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Houston, William Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Houston, William Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanual Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Howard, Thomas Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Howell, R. B. C. Petition from R. B. C. Howell, President, and William S. Willeford, 1839 54 Secretary, for the Baptist State Convention expressing opposition to the repeal of the Liquor Act. Hoyl, Jonas Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Hudson, Petition from Civil District #1 asking that it be divided. Named in Jefferson 1837 151 (Captain) petition: Captain Hudson, Nathan Davis. Huff, Stephen Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Huff, Stephens Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Humphreys Petition from sundry citizens of Stewart County asking to be annexed Stewart, 1837 16 County – to Humphreys County. Humphreys annexation Humphreys Petition from Humphreys County asking the courthouse and jail at Benton, 1837 112 County – county Reynoldsburg be sold and the monies from the sale be divided Humphreys courthouse between Humphreys and Benton counties. Humphreys Petition requesting a county election be held to determine the Humphreys 1837 110 County – county permanent location for the county seat. seat Humphreys Petition from sundry citizens of Waverly, Tennessee asking Humphreys 1837 111 County – county incorporation of the town of Waverly and moving the county seat seat from Reynoldsburg to Waverly. Humphreys Petition from certain citizens of Humphreys County opposed to Humphreys 1837 176 County – county moving the County Seat from Reynoldsburg to Waverly. seat Huntingdon, TN Petition from Benton County asking for a branch of the Bank at Benton 1839 30 Huntingdon, Tennessee. Huntingdon, TN Petition of Carroll County regarding the establishment of a branch of Carroll 1839 59 the State Bank at Huntingdon. Named in petition: Mathews Bingham and Joel R. Smith. Huntsman, (Mr.) Petition of Spencer Payne asking compensation for his services. Haywood 1837 23 Named in petition: Mr. Woodfork, Mr. Huntsman & Mr. Dyer. (See also Acts of TN 1824, Chapter 128, Sections 1 & 2, Page 122) Huntsman, Adam Petition of Bartholomew G. Stewart confirming his completion of a Stewart 1837 107 survey and payment by the Commission of Internal Improvements for Madison County. Named in petition: Adam Huntsman & Spencer Payne. Huntsville Female Petition asking a charter of incorporation be granted to the Huntsville Sumner 1839 46 Academy Female Academy. Hust, Floyd Petition on behalf of John W. McCoy asking he be given the privilege Davidson 1837 124 to hawk and peddle without a license. Statements of Thomas R. Jennings M.D. and Floyd Hust. Illegitimacy Petition of George Johnson to legalize his illegitimate children: Hardin 1839 52 Erasmus Darwin Johnson and Mary Johnson. Named in petition: China Casey. Illegitimacy Petition of Robert B. McMahon asking to legalize his illegitimate child, Hardin 1839 55 Robert Crawford McMahon. Named in petition: Nancy Beason. Indian, Bold Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 Hunter cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. Indian, Mcintoch, Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 James petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Iron Industry Petition from Perry County asking for a branch of the Bank of Perry 1839 137 Tennessee be established at Perryville, Tennessee. (Names location of Iron Industries in the county.) Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Jackson College Petition from Thomas F. Scott, President, and the Trustees of Jackson Maury 1839 61 College asking for a state loan. Jackson County – Petition of certain citizens of Jackson & Smith Counties asking they be Jackson, 1837 82 annexation allowed to form a new county or to be annexed to Kentucky. Also Smith points out the inequality in the process of purchasing vacant land. Jackson County – Petition of certain citizens of Jackson & Smith Counties asking they be Jackson, 1837 82 annexation allowed to form a new county or to be annexed to Kentucky. Also Smith points out the inequality in the process of purchasing vacant land. Jackson County – Petition from certain citizens of Jackson, Overton and White Counties Jackson, 1839 27 new county to form a new county to be known as Putnam County. Overton, White, Putnam Jackson County – Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 new county to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam Jackson, TN Petition from Madison County for a turnpike from the town of Madison 1837 34 Jackson to the Mississippi River. Report on the Ashport Turnpike included in the folder. Jackson, Petition from Dickson County asking relief for Zachariah Sullivan, a Dickson 1837 120 (General) veteran of the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General Jackson & General Armstrong. Statement of William Taton. Jackson, Everett Petition of Everett Jackson asking the privilege to hawk and peddle McNairy 1837 77 without a license. Jackson, Reuben Petition of Reuben Jackson asking occupant rights to land where he Obion 1837 119 has established a mill. Jackson, TN Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Jail, Giles County Petition from Giles County asking authorization to move their present Giles 1837 126 jail on the Pulaski town square to a new location. Letter of J. C. Rhea in folder. Jared, Samuel R. Petition of Samuel R. Jared asking permission to hawk and peddle Smith 1837 69 without a license. Jasper & Pelham Petition from Coffee County asking the charter of the Pelham and Coffee 1837 102 Turnpike Jasper Turnpike Company be amended. Named in petition: David Company Oats & Dr. Mead. Jasper, TN Petition of Aaron Higginbothan asking his charter for the McMinnville Warren 1839 1 to Jasper Turnpike be amended to allow for a second toll booth.

Jasper, TN Petition from Franklin County asking a charter be granted for a Franklin 1839 50 turnpike from Winchester by way of Jasper to Chattanooga.

Jefferson County Petition from Civil District #1 asking that it be divided. Named in Jefferson 1837 151 – boundaries petition: Captain Hudson, Nathan Davis. Jefferson County Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 – new county Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Jefferson County Petition from the Jefferson County Temperance Society regarding Jefferson 1837 19b Temperance liquor houses. Society Jenkins, John Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Jenkins, Willis D. Petition from DeKalb County asking Willis D. Jenkins be granted the DeKalb 1839 166 privilege to hawk and peddle without a license. (130 signatures) Jennings, Thomas Petition on behalf of John W. McCoy asking he be given the privilege Davidson 1837 124 R. (Doctor) to hawk and peddle without a license. Statements of Thomas R. Jennings M.D. and Floyd Hust. Johnson, Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 (Monsieur) Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Johnson, Abner Petition of Asa Davis, Thomas Johnson, and Abner Johnson asking for Hawkins 1838 8 a change in the line dividing the 10th and 11th Civil districts of Hawkins County. Johnson, Andrew Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Johnson, Erasmus Petition of George Johnson to legalize his illegitimate children: Hardin 1839 52 Darwin Erasmus Darwin Johnson and Mary Johnson. Named in petition: China Casey. Johnson, George Petition of George Johnson to legalize his illegitimate children: Hardin 1839 52 Erasmus Darwin Johnson and Mary Johnson. Named in petition: China Casey. Johnson, Mary Petition of George Johnson to legalize his illegitimate children: Hardin 1839 52 Erasmus Darwin Johnson and Mary Johnson. Named in petition: China Casey. Johnson, Thomas Petition of Asa Davis, Thomas Johnson, and Abner Johnson asking for Hawkins 1838 8 a change in the line dividing the 10th and 11th Civil districts of Hawkins County. Johnston, John H. Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 R error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Jones, Allen Petition of John T. Wilson and Allen Jones asking they be granted a Monroe 1839 111 charter for a turnpike road from Tellico Plains to Unaka Mountain. Jones, Elizabeth Petition from Franklin County protesting a toll gate erected by Mr. Franklin 1837 38 (Mrs.) Highthanbotham on a section of road maintained by a citizen’s road duty. Named in petition: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Jones, G. W. Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Jones, James Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Jones, Joshua Petition of Joshua Jones regarding the settlement of John Lefever’s Coffee 1837 101 estate. Jonesboro, TN Petition from Carter County asking for the establishment of a branch Carter 1838 12 of the State Bank at Jonesboro, Tennessee. A letter from Isaac McPherson to Elijah Embree, Esquire, is included in this letter. Justice of the Petition from Justices of the Peace of Jackson County asking for Jackson 1837 4 Peace Quarterly Courts. Justice of the Petition from Justices of the Peace of Fayette County asking a change Fayette 1837 10 Peace in County Court sessions from monthly to quarterly, and the number of justices to make a quorum and payment of expenses for attending sessions. Justice of the Petition from the Mayor & Aldermen of Waynesboro asking the Wayne 1837 26 Peace mayor be granted the authority to act as a Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Petition from Elizabethton asking for a change in the law that would Carter 1837 85 Peace require at least one Justice of the peace and constable to live within the limits of the county town. Justice of the Petition from the 14th Militia District asking for an additional Justice of Carroll 1837 122 Peace the Peace and Constable. Justice of the Petition from Wilson County regarding Justice of the Peace fees. Wilson 1837 134 Peace Justice of the Petition from Campbell County asking authorization for Justice of the Campbell 1839 62 Peace Peace to try cases of Pettit Larceny. Kay, (Mr.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Keeton, (Mr.) Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Kelly Road Petition asking Marion County asking a charter be granted to the Marion 1837 29 Lookout Turnpike Company. Named in petition: Harris Turnpike, Higginbotham Turnpike & Kelly Road. Kelly, John Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Kelsey, H. B. Petition from a meeting of citizens of Marshall County asking for a Marshall 1838 2 branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be located at Lewisburg. Simeon Venable, Chairman and H. B. Kelsey, Secretary. Kennedy, Andrew Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Kennedy, Andrew Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Kennedy, John C. Petition of John C. Kennedy asking additional compensation for his Blount 1837 135 survey of the Ocoee District. Kentucky – Petition of certain citizens of Jackson & Smith Counties asking they be Jackson, 1837 82 annexation allowed to form a new county or to be annexed to Kentucky. Also Smith points out the inequality in the process of purchasing vacant land. Key, John Petition asking permission for John Key to hawk and peddle without a Anderson 1837 31 license. Kimbrell, William Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea. Kinners, John Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 22a Burke and his failure to keep it in good condition. Request that his charter be reassigned to Elijah Frost. Named in petition: John Kinners. Knoxville, Petition from the town of Knoxville, Tennessee asking the mayor and Knox 1837 139 Tennessee aldermen be authorized to raise money for a new waterworks through the issue of bonds. Knoxville, TN Petition from Knoxville, Tennessee asking amendments be made to Knox 1837 142 the Charter of Incorporation for the city regarding the establishment of wards, election of aldermen and a mayor’s court. Knoxville, TN Petition asking for a branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be Knox 1839 67 established at Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville, TN – Petition from Knoxville, Tennessee asking amendments be made to Knox 1837 142 Charter of the Charter of Incorporation for the city regarding the establishment Incorporation of wards, election of aldermen and a mayor’s court. LaGrange, TN - Petition from LaGrange, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Fayette 1839 123 boundaries limits of the town. Land Petition of David Billings seeking relief for a shortage of land made by Wilson 1837 59 the surveyor of his land grant. Land Petition from the Hiwassee District making recommendations for land Knox, Roane 1837 144 sales in the Ocoee District. Land Petition of Elender Hess, the widow of James Hess, regarding land in Monroe 1839 2 the Ocoee District. Land Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Land Petition of Thomas Shirley regarding a survey error made in recording 1839 204 his land in the Ocoee District. Survey results of Robert Tunnell, deputy surveyor of Hamilton County, included in the folder. Land Petition of William Sears regarding his land purchase in the Ocoee Bradley 1839 205 District. (141 supporting signatures) Land Claim Petition on behalf of Louisinda Haggard regarding a land claim. Bradley 1839 20 Land Entry Petition from T. H. Bell, surveyor, asking a transfer of land entries of McNairy, 1837 95 McNairy County that were mistakenly filed with the entry taker of Henderson Henderson County. Land Entry Petition from Thomas G. Stewart asking for the suspension of land Bradley 1839 34 entries in the Ocoee District. Land Entry Petition from the Ocoee District asking for the suspension of land 1839 44 entries in the district for two years. Land Entry Petition of Phillip Banner regarding a land entry. Washington 1839 71 Land Entry Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Land Entry Petition of James Brown regarding a refund for land entry. Named in Monroe 1839 100 petition: Thomas J. Caldwell. Land Entry Petition of James Spencer asking relief for an error made in a land Meigs 1839 129 entry. Statement of Luke Lea. Land Grant Petition of John Moses asking for a grant of land in the Ocoee district. Monroe 1839 86 Land Grant Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Land Grants Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Land Grants Petition from sundry citizens of Johnson County asking for an Johnson 1839 57 extension of time to register grants, deeds, and other land instruments. Land Sale Petition from town of Lewisburg asking that the funds from sale of Marshall 1838 11 town lots be deposited into the town treasury. Land, Improved Petition of Henry Gotcher asking compensation for improved lands in Hamilton 1839 103 the Ocoee District. Land, Refund Petition of Henry Stephens asking a refund of money from a land Monroe 1839 51 purchase. Named in petition: Peter Breakhill. Land, Refund Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Land, Reservation Petition of Larkin Carden asking relief for a land purchase taken in a Monroe 1839 99 suit by William Amesworth claiming the land as a reservation. Land, School Petition from Monroe County asking provision be made for a tract of Monroe 1839 45 school lands. Languiston, Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Judith Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Lassiter, Robert Petition of Robert C. Lassiter, sheriff of Coffee County, asking relief Coffee 1837 100 E. for keeping the prisoners Josiah Brown, Moses Sweeten & James (Sheriff) Laston. Laston, James Petition of Robert C. Lassiter, sheriff of Coffee County, asking relief Coffee 1837 100 for keeping the prisoners Josiah Brown, Moses Sweeten & James Laston. Laws, Corporate Petition from citizens of Nashville opposed to any changes in the Davidson 1837 161 existing corporate laws of the town of Nashville. (Many signatures) Laws, Corporate Petition from citizens of Nashville opposed to any changes in the Davidson 1837 162 existing laws of corporate of the town of Nashville. Laws, Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 Corporation the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, Powers James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard. Laws, Courts Petition from Justices of the Peace of Fayette County asking a change Fayette 1837 10 in County Court sessions from monthly to quarterly, and the number of justices to make a quorum and payment of expenses for attending sessions. Laws, Debtor’s Petition from Sumner County asking the repeal of certain debtor’s Sumner 1837 91 law. Laws, Debtors Petition from Roane County asking repeal of the law allowing debtors Roane 1839 68 to maintain a horse, mule or oxen withholding it from satisfying a just debt. Laws, Election Petition from mayor and aldermen of Nashville protesting repeal of Davidson 1837 163 law requiring payment of taxes before voting and the Mayor’s Court. Laws, Felony Petition from the livery stable keepers of Nashville asking for cases of Davidson 1839 63 thief of their teams and carriages be tried as a felony. Laws, Land Petition from sundry citizens of Johnson County asking for an Johnson 1839 57 extension of time to register grants, deeds, and other land instruments. Laws, Land Petition from the Ocoee District regarding land claims and occupant 1839 64 laws. Laws, Land Petition from Bledsoe County regarding the laws regulating the “entry Bledsoe 1839 169 and surveying of the vacant and unappropriated lands.” Laws, Liquor Petition from the ladies of Cannon County asking for anti-liquor laws. Cannon 1837 8 Laws, Liquor Petition from the ladies of Madisonville, Tennessee asking for anti- Monroe 1837 9 liquor laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from Giles County regarding anti-liquor laws. Giles 1837 11 Laws, Liquor Two petition from Shelby County regarding anti-Liquor laws. Shelby 1837 12 Laws, Liquor Petition from Jefferson County regarding anti-liquor laws. Jefferson 1837 19a Laws, Liquor Petition from Williamson County asking anti-liquor laws. (14 pages of Williamson 1837 46 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from the ladies of Hawkins County asking for anti-Liquor Hawkins 1837 47 laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from the Middleburg neighborhood of Hardeman County Hardeman 1837 53 asking the legislature to study the need for anti-liquor laws. Laws, Liquor Three Petitions from Wilson County regarding the suppression of Wilson 1837 55 liquor houses. (Many signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County regarding the suppression of liquor Wilson 1837 60 houses. Laws, Liquor Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.) Laws, Liquor Petition from the community of Blooming Grove in Montgomery Montgomery 1837 64 County regarding anti-liquor laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from Monroe County regarding the suppression of liquor Monroe 1837 67 houses. Laws, Liquor Petition from the Grand Jury of Franklin County regarding the passage Franklin 1837 80 of anti-liquor laws. Named in petition: Judge Samuel Anderson & Thomas C. Whiteside, Esquire. Laws, Liquor Four petitions from Sumner County asking for the passage of anti- Sumner 1837 90 liquor laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from a Baptist Church of Smith County regarding anti- Smith 1837 103 tippling laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from Maury County asking for anti-liquor laws. Maury 1837 105 Laws, Liquor Petition from Madison County regarding anti-liquor laws. Madison 1837 128 Laws, Liquor Petition from Robertson County regarding anti-liquor laws. Robertson 1837 129 Laws, Liquor Petition from Hardin County asking for the repeal of the anti-liquor Hardin 1837 132 laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from the ladies of Blount County regarding liquor houses. Blount 1837 140 Laws, Liquor Petition from Franklin County regarding liquor houses. Franklin 1837 145 Laws, Liquor Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Laws, Liquor Petition from Knox County regarding anti-Liquor laws. Knox 1837 149 Laws, Liquor Petition from Davidson County regarding the need for anti-liquor Davidson 1837 167 legislation. (Check 1837-168 also as some of the pages of these two petitions have been misfiled.) Laws, Liquor Petition from Davidson County regarding the need for anti-liquor Davidson 1837 168 legislation. (Check 1837-167 also as some of the pages of these two petitions have been misfiled.) Laws, Liquor Petition from Maury county in support of anti-liquor laws. Maury 1838 3 Laws, Liquor Petitions from Tipton, Williamson, Blount, Wilson and Smith Counties Tipton, 1839 8 regarding the repeal of the liquor law passed in the last session. Smith, Williamson, Blount, Wilson Laws, Liquor Petition from R. B. C. Howell, President, and William S. Willeford, 1839 54 Secretary, for the Baptist State Convention expressing opposition to the repeal of the Liquor Act. Laws, Liquor Petition from Bradley County asking for a repeal of the anti-Liquor Bradley 1839 65 Law. Laws, Liquor Petitions from Davidson, Maury and Hardin Counties asking anti- Davidson, 1839 131 Liquor laws. Hardin, Maury Laws, Liquor Petition from Hardeman County asking for the repeal of the Anti- Hardeman 1839 150 liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petitions from Fayette, Gibson, and Hardeman Counties regarding Fayette, 1839 152 anti-liquor laws. Hardeman, Gibson Laws, Liquor Petition from Davidson County asking for the anti-Liquor law of 1837 Davidson 1839 160 be repealed. (11 pages of signatures) Laws, Liquor Memorial from the Methodist Episcopal Church ministers which met Davidson 1839 161 in Nashville on the question of Liquor Houses. It contains the signatures of 92 delegates including A. L. P. Green, John B. McFerrin, Fountain E. Pitts and others. Laws, Liquor Petition from 57 voters of Wilson County opposed to the repeal of Wilson 1839 162 the Liquor Law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Sumner County asking the Liquor Act of the last session Sumner 1839 167 be repealed. Laws, Liquor Petition from Maury County opposed to the repeal of the liquor law Maury 1839 168 passed in the last session. Laws, Liquor Petition from sundry citizens of Maury County on the subject of anti- Maury 1839 171 liquor laws. Laws, Liquor Petition from Lincoln County regarding liquor laws. Lincoln 1839 172 Laws, Liquor Petition from Giles County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Giles 1839 173 laws.

Laws, Liquor Petition from Hardeman County asking repeal or amending the anti- Hardeman 1839 174 liquor law. Named in petition: Representative R. P. Neely and Senator Reed. (111 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from Smith County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Smith 1839 175 law. Laws, Liquor Petition from citizens of Giles County opposed to the repeal of the Giles 1839 176 anti-liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 177 law. (106 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition of 115 citizens of Fayette County opposed to repeal or Fayette 1839 178 modifications of the anti-liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County asking modification of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 179 law. (154 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from Sumner County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Sumner 1839 180 law. (325 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from citizens of Bedford County opposed to the repeal of the Bedford 1839 181 anti-liquor law. Letter to Colonel H. B. Coffee from James Walker in the folder. Laws, Liquor Petition from citizens of Giles County opposed to the repeal of the Giles 1839 182 anti-liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Davidson County opposed to the repeal of the anti- Davidson 1839 183 liquor law. (Three pages of signatures.) Laws, Liquor Petition from Marshall County opposed to the repeal of the anti- Marshall 1839 184 liquor law. (151 signatures) Laws, Liquor Petition from 129 women of Marshall County against repeal of the Marshall 1839 185 liquor act. Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 187 law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Sumner County protesting against a repeal of the anti- Sumner 1839 188 liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 189 law. Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 190 law. Laws, Liquor Petitions from Lauderdale County opposed to the repeal of the anti- Lauderdale 1839 191 liquor law. (One of the petitions has the signatures of 37 women) Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 192 law. Laws, Liquor Petition opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor law. 1839 193 Laws, Liquor Petition opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor law. 1839 194 Laws, Liquor Petition from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor Wilson 1839 195 law. Laws, Liquor Petition from 12 mechanic shop workers opposed to the repeal of the 1839 196 anti-liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from 50 citizens of Davidson County opposed to the repeal of Davidson 1839 197 the liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition with 66 names opposed to the repeal of the liquor law. 1839 199 Laws, Liquor Petition from 22 citizens of Wilson County opposed to the repeal of Wilson 1839 201 the liquor law. Laws, Liquor Petition from 69 citizens of Williamson County asking the anti-liquor Williamson 1839 202 law be repealed.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Laws, Liquor Petition of citizens of Davidson County opposed to the repeal of Davidson 1839 158 Houses existing law against “Liquor Houses.” Laws, Medical Petition from Sullivan County asking for more liberal laws regulating Sullivan 1839 38 the medical profession. Letter of William R. Delany included in the folder. Laws, Militia Petition from militia officers of Claiborne County asking that copies of Claiborne 1837 6 the militia law be distributed. Laws, Militia Petition from Colonel B, H, Collins, Colonel O. F. Hendricks and Major Henderson 1839 133 D. T. Spain of the 109th Regiment with suggested amendments for the militia laws. Laws, Militia Petition from Sullivan County recommending certain changes to the Sullivan 1839 163 militia laws and requesting printed copies of these laws be made available to all officers and each regiment. Laws, Militia Petition from the commissioned officers of the Lincoln County Lincoln 1839 164 Regiments asking the present militia laws regarding drills be repealed and replaced with a spring and fall drill for officers of each regiment. Laws, Militia Petition of the officers of the 76th regiment regarding county drills 1839 165 and musters. Laws, Mill Petition of Griffith Rogan, a miller, asking the laws regarding mills be 1839 4 amended to allow millers the right of refusing to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Laws, Occupant Petition from Bradley County asking the Occupant Laws be amended. Bradley 1839 47 Laws, Pauper Petition from Jefferson County asking for a repeal of the Pauper Act. Jefferson 1837 150 Laws, Poverty Petition from Monroe County asking for legislation to benefit the Monroe 1837 7 poor and working classes. Laws, Seditious Petition from Meigs County asking the act concerning “Seditious Meigs 1837 106 Pamphlets Pamphlets and Papers” be repealed. Laws, Slander Petition from Blount County asking to make slander a criminal Blount 1837 137 offence. Laws. Liquor Four Petitions from Wilson County opposed to the repeal of the anti- Wilson 1839 186 liquor law. Laws. Liquor Petition of 49 names opposed to the repeal of the anti-liquor law. 1839 198 Laws. Liquor Petition from 54 citizens of Wilson County opposed to the repeal of Wilson 1839 200 the liquor law. Lea, (Mr.) Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Lea, Luke Petition of Erby Boyd asking a refund of a $75 overpayment on a land Bradley 1839 18 purchase. Statements of Luke Lea and Thomas H. Calloway, Deputy Surveyor). Lea, Luke Petition of John G. Class asking for a refund of money paid on land Bradley 1839 19 that had already been entered. Statement of Luke Lea. Lea, Luke Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea. Lea, Luke Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Lea, Luke Petition of James Spencer asking relief for an error made in a land Meigs 1839 129 entry. Statement of Luke Lea. Lebanon, TN Petition from Cannon and Wilson County asking that a turnpike Cannon, 1837 30 charter be granted from Lebanon to Snows Hill. Wilson Lebanon, TN Petition from Wilson County asking for a charter be issued for a Wilson 1837 37 turnpike from Lebanon to Snow Hill. Lebanon, TN Petition from White County asking a charter be issued for a turnpike White 1837 40 to run from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. Lebanon, TN Petition from Jackson County asking a charter be granted for the Jackson 1837 84 construction of a road from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. (Many signatures) Lebanon, TN Petition from Smith County asking a charter be granted to construct a Smith 1837 115 road from Lebanon to Sparta. Lebanon, TN Petition from the President and directors of the Nashville-Lebanon Davidson 1837 165 Turnpike Company asking amendment to their charter. Lefever, John Petition of Joshua Jones regarding the settlement of John Lefever’s Coffee 1837 101 estate. Lewis, (General) Petition of John McFall regarding the grave of General Lewis. 1838 15 Lewisburg, TN Petition from town of Lewisburg asking that the funds from sale of Marshall 1838 11 town lots be deposited into the town treasury. Lewisburg, TN Petition if the Mayor and Aldermen of Lewisburg, Tennessee Marshall 1839 108 regarding the residence of the constables of Marshall County. License, Petition asking permission for John Key to hawk and peddle without a Anderson 1837 31 Merchants license. License, Petition of Richard R. P. Powell asking permission to hawk and peddle Robertson 1837 54 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of Samuel R. Jared asking permission to hawk and peddle Smith 1837 69 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of William West asking for the privilege to hawk & peddle Humphreys, 1837 73 Merchants without a license in Humphreys, Hickman & Dickson Counties. Hickman, Dickson License, Petition to hawk and peddle without a license. McNairy 1837 77 Merchants License, Petition of Davis Cobler asking to peddle and hawk without a license. Davidson 1837 96 Merchants License, Petition from Bedford & Coffee Counties on behalf of John H. Daniel Bedford, 1837 104 Merchants asking he be permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. Coffee License, Petition on behalf of Albert G. Holt asking he be given the privilege to Benton 1837 123 Merchants hawk and peddle without a license. License, Petition on behalf of John W. McCoy asking he be given the privilege Davidson 1837 124 Merchants to hawk and peddle without a license. Statements of Thomas R. Jennings M.D. and Floyd Hust. License, Petition of John Cook asking authorization to hawk and peddle Marshall 1839 106 Merchants without a license. License, Petition of T. S. B. Brooks asking permission to peddle without a Hardeman 1839 134 Merchants license. Statement of Doctor George Peters. License, Petition from DeKalb County asking Willis D. Jenkins be granted the DeKalb 1839 166 Merchants privilege to hawk and peddle without a license. (130 signatures) Lidwell, Robert Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate.

Lincoln, Jesse Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Lincoln, Jesse Petition of George Gordon asking for a renewal of his turnpike Roane 1837 43 charter. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln, John Brown & Robert Burke. Liquor Petition from Ragan, Rose and Thomas (Millers) asking the ability to Hawkins 1837 83 refuse to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Liquor Petition on behalf of Edwin Gay asking he be permitted to retail liquor McNairy 1837 143 without a license. Liquor Petition of Griffith Rogan, a miller, asking the laws regarding mills be 1839 4 amended to allow millers the right of refusing to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Liquor Petition of Claiborne Harp asking the privilege to peddle beer and Coffee 1839 11 liquor without a license. (60 supporting signatures) Liquor Houses Petition from the Jefferson County Temperance Society regarding Jefferson 1837 19b liquor houses. Livery Stable Petition from the livery stable keepers of Nashville asking for cases of Davidson 1839 63 Keepers thief of their teams and carriages be tried as a felony. Livestock Petition from Coffee County regarding the herding of livestock Coffee 1839 9 outside the district where the owner lives. Livestock Petition from Cannon County asking relief from the grazing of cattle Cannon 1839 125 of other counties in Cannon County. Lookout Creek, Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 TN a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Lookout Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 Mountain, TN Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Lookout Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain, TN Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Lookout Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 Mountain, TN a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Lookout Turnpike Petition from Marion County asking a charter be granted to the Marion 1837 29 Company Lookout Turnpike Company. Named in petition: Harris Turnpike, Higginbotham Turnpike & Kelly Road. Lottery Petition of Alexander Neal asking permission to hold a lottery for a Bedford 1837 99 cotton goods factory. Lottery Petition from the president and trustees of the Bolivar Female Hardeman 1837 114 Academy regarding a lottery to raise money for the building of a school house. Louisville, Petition from the Louisville, Cincinnati & Charleston Railroad asking Rhea 1837 15 Cincinnati and for financial investment from the State of Tennessee. Copy of the Act Charleston passed by the North Carolina Legislature included in this folder. Railroad Love, Jeremiah D. Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams.

Loveland, John Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 (Colonel) time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Lowrey, Peter Petition from Nashville asking that Peter Lowry, a free negro, be Davidson 1839 138 permitted to remain in the state. Lowry, Peter Petition of Samuel Seay asking to emancipate a slave named, Peter Davidson 1837 156 (slave) Lowry. (39 supporting signatures) Lundie, James M. Petition of John W. Fowler asking compensation for his expenses in Shelby 1837 154 apprehending the fugitive, James M. Lundie. Named in petition: Gideon Wallace. Mabry, Benjamin Petition from Warren County asking relief from the sureties for Warren 1838 6 S. (Sheriff) former Sheriff, Benjamin S. Mabry. Macon County Petition from Smith and Sumner Counties opposed to the Macon, 1839 156 establishment of a new county to be known as Macon County. (Nine Smith, pages of signatures) Sumner Madison County Petition from sundry citizens of Henderson, Carroll, Gibson and Henderson 1837 52 – new county Madison Counties asking to form a new county. Named in petition: Esquire Horton and Messieurs Darnell and Dorrty. Madison County Petition from certain citizens of Gibson, Madison, Henderson and Gibson, 1837 131 – new county Carroll Counties asking to form a new county to be known as Crockett Carroll, County. Madison, Crockett, Henderson Madisonville, TN Petition from the ladies of Madisonville, Tennessee asking for anti- Monroe 1837 9 liquor laws. Mahan, James Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Marshal, Samuel Petition of George W. Gibbs and Samuel B. Marshal asking that Obion 1839 95 B. Reelfoot Lake be drained. Marshall County Petition from the members of the County Court of Marshall County Marshall 1839 203 – new county regarding funding to complete the establishment of their new county. (Bridge across Duck River named) Martin, Matthew Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Martin, Samuel Petition of Samuel Martin of Campbell’s Station encouraging the Giles 1837 5 raising of sheep and mulberry trees. Martin, William Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Martindale, Petition asking relief for Thomas Martindale from payment of a court Wayne 1837 27 Thomas judgment. Mathes, Allen Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Mayor’s Court Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of Nashville asking repeal of Davidson 1837 159 the law taking felony jurisdiction from the Mayor’s Court. Mayor’s Court Petition from mayor and aldermen of Nashville protesting repeal of Davidson 1837 163 law requiring payment of taxes before voting and the Mayor’s Court. McCaffarty, Petition of Isaac Dale asking relief from execution (hanging) and the Giles 1837 93 James chance for a new trial to prove his innocence in the murder of James McCaffarty. McCan, James Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. McClaire, Robert Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobb. McCoy, John W. Petition on behalf of John W. McCoy asking he be given the privilege Davidson 1837 124 to hawk and peddle without a license. Statements of Thomas R. Jennings M.D. and Floyd Hust. McCraw, A. Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. McCuistron, (Mr.) Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. McFall, John Petition of John McFall regarding the grave of General Lewis. 1838 15 McFerrin, John B. Memorial from the Methodist Episcopal Church ministers which met Davidson 1839 161 in Nashville on the question of Liquor Houses. It contains the signatures of 92 delegates including A. L. P. Green, John B. McFerrin, Fountain E. Pitts and others. Mcintoch, James Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams.

McKamy, William Petition of William McKamy asking relief for purchase price and court McMinn 1837 89 cost over a parcel of disputed land in McMinn County. Named in petition: William Swan & James C. Mitchell. McKanny, James Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams.

McKinner, Ira Petition of 12 members of the legislature protesting a bill regarding 1839 79 the powers of corporations. Robert Farqaharson, John Buchanon, James Buford, J. D. Fletcher, A. Johnson, Ira McKinner, Samuel Feazell, Thomas Black, A. Bales, Jesse Cross, Thomas Finch and Thomas Howard.

McKinney, Ira Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. McLaughlin, Petition of James Bradford asking relief of a fine and court cost. He Warren 1838 13 (Senator) also asks his deferred sentence be eliminated. A letter from Judge Caruthers is included with this petition. Also named: Senator McLaughlin. McLean, Daniel Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. McMahon, Petition of Robert B. McMahon asking to legalize his illegitimate child, Hardin 1839 55 Robert B. Robert Crawford McMahon. Named in petition: Nancy Beason. McMahon, Petition of Robert B. McMahon asking to legalize his illegitimate child, Hardin 1839 55 Robert Crawford Robert Crawford McMahon. Named in petition: Nancy Beason. McMeans, James Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 A. granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. McMillan Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 (Colonel) Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. McMillin, Joseph Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.) McMinn County – Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 new county in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobb. McMinn County – Petition from some citizens of Bradley County asking to for a new McMinn, 1837 14 new county county. Makes mention of a similar petition from some citizens of Bradley McMinn County and their willingness to join with them in forming a new county. (Many signatures) McMinn County – Petition from certain citizens of Bradley County asking to be included Bradley, 1837 94 new county with those from McMinn, and Monroe Counties seeking to form a McMinn, new county. Monroe McMinn County Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 – new county they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. McMinnville Petition from Warren County asking that a branch of the Bank of Warren 1838 10 Tennessee be established at McMinnville. Also included in this folder a report of a meeting held on the subject with William Black serving as Chairman and R. B. Cain as secretary. McMinnville, TN Petition of Aaron Higginbothan asking his charter for the McMinnville Warren 1839 1 to Jasper Turnpike be amended to allow for a second toll booth. McMurray, Petition of William McMurray & George W. Rice asking for a turnpike Marion 1837 65 William charter. McNairy County– Petition from certain citizens of Hardin, Henderson, Perry and Hardin, 1839 136 new county McNairy Counties asking permission to form a new county. (287 Perry, signatures) Henderson, McNairy McNairy, John Petition from certain citizens of Davidson County opposed to the Davidson 1837 169 extension of the Corporate limits of the town of Nashville. Named in the petition: Mr. Balch, Mr. Whiteside and John McNairy. McPherson, Isaac Petition from Carter County asking for a branch of the Bank of Carter 1838 12 Tennessee be established at Jonesboro, Tennessee. A letter from Isaac McPherson to Elijah Embree, Esquire, is included in this letter. McWharter, Petition from Hardin & McNairy Counties asking Robert McWharter McNairy, 1837 86 Robert be permitted to build a mill on Snake Creek. Hardin Mead, (Doctor) Petition from Coffee County asking the charter of the Pelham and Coffee 1837 102 Jasper Turnpike Company be amended. Named in petition: David Oats & Dr. Mead. Mead, S. B. Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Meade, Samuel Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 B. time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Meade, Samuel Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 B. Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Memphis, TN - Petition from Memphis, Tennessee opposed to the extension of the Shelby 1839 48 boundaries corporate limits of the town. Memphis, TN - Petition from the mayor and Aldermen for the town of Memphis Shelby 1839 49 boundaries asking for the extension of the corporate limits of the town. Merchants Petition asking a charter be issued to the Merchants Insurance & Davidson 1839 75 Insurance and Trust County at Nashville, Tennessee. Trust Company Metalic Furnace Petition of N. D. Bearden and William Nickle regarding the Lincoln 1839 14 Company of establishment of an iron works, Metalic Furnace Company of Tennessee Tennessee, in the Ocoee District. Methodist Memorial from the Methodist Episcopal Church ministers which met Davidson 1839 161 Episcopal Church in Nashville on the question of Liquor Houses. It contains the signatures of 92 delegates including A. L. P. Green, John B. McFerrin, Fountain E. Pitts and others. Middleburg, TN Petition from the Middleburg neighborhood of Hardeman County Hardeman 1837 53 asking the legislature to study the need for anti-liquor laws. Militia Petition from Montgomery County asking to form a third militia Montgomery 1839 83 Regiment. Militia, 109th Petition from Colonel B, H, Collins, Colonel O. F. Hendricks and Major Henderson 1839 133 Regiment D. T. Spain of the 109th Regiment with suggested amendments for the militia laws. Militia, 14th Petition from the 14th Militia District asking for an additional Justice of Carroll 1837 122 District the Peace and Constable. Militia, 55th Petition from Sumner County regarding the dividing line for the 55th & Sumner 1837 56 56th Regiments of Tennessee Militia. Militia, 56th Petition from Sumner County regarding the dividing line for the 55th & Sumner 1837 56 56th Regiments of Tennessee Militia. Militia, 76th Petition of the officers of the 76th regiment regarding county drills 1839 165 Regiment and musters. Mill Petition of William Chandler regarding a grant of land for a mill site. McNairy 1837 75 Mill Petition from Ragan, Rose and Thomas (Millers) asking the ability to Hawkins 1837 83 refuse to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Mill Petition from Hardin & McNairy Counties asking Robert McWharter McNairy, 1837 86 be permitted to build a mill on Snake Creek. Hardin Mill Petition of John Bullock asking a land preference for a mill. Named in Hickman 1837 92 petition: William Briggs. Mill Petition of Reuben Jackson asking occupant rights to land where he Obion 1837 119 has established a mill. Mill and Dam Petition from Anderson County asking Robert Cummings be Anderson 1837 175 permitted to erect a mill and dam on Clinch River. Mill and Dam Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee asking Daniel J. Rawlings Hamilton 1839 92 be authorized to construct a mill and dam on the Tennessee River. Mill and Dam Petition of sundry citizens of Gibson and Dyer Counties regarding the Dyer, Gibson 1839 112 request of Mr. Foster to construct a mill dam on the North Fork of Forked Deer River. Miller, Henry Petition of sundry citizens of Bledsoe and Rhea Counties asking for a Bledsoe, 1837 109 change in the county line between the two counties. Named in Rhea Petition: Henry Miller, David Hoodenpyle. Miller, Joseph Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Gallatin, Sumner 1839 42 (General) Tennessee asking the corporate limits of the town be extended. Named in petition: Francis Young, Mr. Guild, General Joseph Miller and B. Walkins. Miller, William Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Miller, William B. Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Mirchell, James Petition of William McKamy asking relief for purchase price and court McMinn 1837 89 C. cost over a parcel of disputed land in McMinn County. Named in petition: William Swan & James C. Mitchell. Mississippi River Petition from Madison County for a turnpike from the town of Madison 1837 34 Jackson to the Mississippi River. Report on the Ashport Turnpike included in the folder. Mitchell, William Petition from some citizens of McMinn County asking to be included McMinn, 1837 2 in the request from some citizens of Bradley County to form a new Bradley county. Named in petition: Armstrong’s Ferry, William Mitchell, Robert McClarie & David Cobb. Monroe County – Petition from certain citizens of Blount & Monroe Counties asking for Blount, 1837 49 boundaries a change in the line dividing the two counties. Letter of Joseph Monroe Sullivan to John Cannon, Esquire.

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Monroe County – Petition from certain citizens of Bradley County asking to be included Bradley, 1837 94 new county with those from McMinn, and Monroe Counties seeking to form a McMinn, new county. Monroe Montgomery Petition from Montgomery County asking a survey be made of the Montgomery 1838 18 County – proposed Cumberland (Cheatham) County line to verify it does not , boundaries violate the constitutional distance from their county seat at Cumberland Clarksville, Tennessee. Also request the governor delay the (Cheatham) announcement of a new county until after the survey is completed. Montgomery, Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Simpson White 1839 22b Simpson Montgomery asking new commissioners be appointed. Named in petition: Peter Hoodenpile, Elijah Crain and Mr. Hail. Mooney, W. S. Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Moore, (Mr.) Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Moore, Jachale Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking they be allowed Warren 1839 23 to form a new county. Named in petition: Jachale, Moore, Madison Moore and James E. Rawlings. Moore, Madison Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking they be allowed Warren 1839 23 to form a new county. Named in petition: Jachale, Moore, Madison Moore and James E. Rawlings. Moore, William Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Moore, William Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 (Colonel) Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Morris, Gideon Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Morrow, Eldridge Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate. Moses, John Petition of John Moses asking for a grant of land in the Ocoee district. Monroe 1839 86 Mulberry trees Petition of Samuel Martin of Campbell’s Station encouraging the Giles 1837 5 raising of sheep and mulberry trees. Nashville, TN Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike road from Davidson 1837 18 Nashville to Statesville. Nashville, TN Petition from Robertson and Sumner Counties asking the Robertson, 1837 32 incorporation of a turnpike from Nashville to the Kentucky line. Sumner Nashville, TN Petition from Marion County asking a charter for a railroad from the Marion 1837 148 Tennessee River to Middle Tennessee to connect with the Nashville to New Orleans Railroad. Named in petition: Honorable Newton Cannon, Governor of Tennessee. Nashville, TN Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of Nashville asking repeal of Davidson 1837 159 the law taking felony jurisdiction from the Mayor’s Court. Nashville, TN Petition from mayor and aldermen of Nashville protesting repeal of Davidson 1837 163 law requiring payment of taxes before voting and the Mayor’s Court. Nashville, TN Petition from Williamson County to enforce “Rules of the Road” on Williamson 1837 164 the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike. Nashville, TN Petition from the President and directors of the Nashville-Lebanon Davidson 1837 165 Turnpike Company asking amendment to their charter. Nashville, TN Petition from Nashville asking a charter be granted for a road running Davidson 1837 166 from Nashville to Bowling Green. Nashville, TN Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Nashville, TN Petition asking a charter be issued to the Merchants Insurance & Davidson 1839 75 Trust County at Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville, TN Petition from Coffee and Bedford Counties regarding a proposed Coffee, 1839 91 railroad from Nashville to Ross Landing. (137 signatures) Bedford Nashville, TN Petition from Hickman County asking for a repeal of the law Hickman, 1839 109 authorizing a turnpike road and toll gate from the home of John Dickson Hardin to Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville, TN Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike from Nashville to Davidson 1839 128 Springfield by way of White’s Creek Springs. Nashville, TN Petition from Nashville asking that Peter Lowry, a free negro, be Davidson 1839 138 permitted to remain in the state. Nashville, TN Petition in support of erecting a bridge across the Cumberland River Davidson 1839 208 at Broad Street in Nashville. (many signatures) Nashville, TN - Petition from J. Norman against the extension of the corporation Davidson 1837 24 Boundaries limits of Nashville. Nashville, TN - Petition from certain citizens of Davidson County opposed to the Davidson 1837 169 Boundaries extension of the Corporate limits of the town of Nashville. Named in the petition: Mr. Balch, Mr. Whiteside and John McNairy. Nashville-Franklin Petition from Williamson County to enforce “Rules of the Road” on Williamson 1837 164 Turnpike the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike. Nashville- Petition from the President and directors of the Nashville-Lebanon Davidson 1837 165 Lebanon Turnpike Company asking amendment to their charter. Turnpike Company Navigation Petition from Jefferson County regarding improvements needed to Jefferson 1839 58 allow better navigation of the rivers of East Tennessee and the funding required.

Navigation Petition from Carter County regarding funding for the improvement Carter 1839 104 of river navigation in East Tennessee. (170 signatures) Navigation Petition from the Commission for the Improvement of the Navigation 1839 147 of Rivers in East Tennessee, East of Knoxville. Submitted by Henry Allsup, President and William Gott, Clerk. Navigation, Big Petition from Benton and Henry Counties asking a repeal of the law Benton, 1837 172 Sandy River declaring the Big Sandy River navigable. Named in petition: Swayne Henry and Cobble mill and dam. Navigation, Big Petitions for and opposed to the repeal of an act declaring the Big Benton, 1837 173 Sandy River Sandy River navigable Henry Navigation, Calf Petition from White County regarding the removal of obstructions in White 1839 149 Killer River the Calf Killer River. Navigation, Duck Petition from James D. Freeland asking exclusive right to navigate the Maury 1837 171 River Duck River with steam boats between Columbia and the Tennessee River. Navigation, Duck Petition from Maury County asking a charter be granted for a Maury 1839 144 River company to improve the navigation on the Duck River from Columbia, Tennessee to the mouth of the river. Navigation, Duck Petition from Maury County asking a charter be granted to a Maury 1839 148 River company to improve navigation on the Duck River. Navigation, Petition from Gibson & Dyer Counties asking a repeal of the law Dyer, Gibson 1839 151 Forked Deer declaring the North Fork of Forked Deer River navigable. (515 River signatures) Petition of Richard Henderson opposed to the repeal of the act. Named in petition: See’s Mill. Navigation, Lick Petition from Greene County asking repeal of the act declaring Lick Greene 1839 146 Creek Creek navigable. Named in petition: Philip Babb, Junior, Philip Cooter, Senior, John Hardin, John Armintage and Henry Dell. Navigation, Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Navigation, Red Petition from Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking for the Montgomery 1839 143 River repeal of an act declaring Red River navigable. (Many signatures) , Robertson Navigation, Red Petition from Montgomery & Robertson County opposed to the Montgomery 1839 157 River repeal of an act declaring Red River navigable. (Eleven pages of , Robertson signatures) Navigation, Petition from Jackson County pertaining to the obstruction of Roaring Jackson 1837 174 Roaring River River by John Cummings and the need for a bridge over the river. Named in the petition: Judge Creathers and James Young. Navigation, Petition from Carter County asking an appropriation for the removal Carter 1837 170 Watauga River of obstructions to the navigation of the Watauga River. Navigation, Wolf Petition from Fayette and Shelby Counties asking the act declaring Fayette, 1839 89 River the Wolf River navigable be repealed. Shelby Navigation, Wolf Petition from Fayette County against the repeal of the act declaring Fayette 1839 113 River Wolf River navigable. Navigation, Petition from Shelby County asking repeal of the law declaring Wolfe Shelby 1839 6 Wolfe River River navigable. Neal, Alexander Petition of Alexander Neal asking permission to hold a lottery for a Bedford 1837 99 cotton goods factory. Neely, R. P. Petition from Hardeman County asking repeal or amending the anti- Hardeman 1839 174 (Representative) liquor law. Named in petition: Representative R. P. Neely and Senator Reed. (111 signatures)

New Orleans, LA Petition from Marion County asking a charter for a railroad from the Marion 1837 148 Tennessee River to Middle Tennessee to connect with the Nashville to New Orleans Railroad. Named in petition: Honorable Newton Cannon, Governor of Tennessee. Nickle, William Petition of N. D. Bearden and William Nickle regarding the Lincoln 1839 14 establishment of an iron works, Metalic Furnace Company of Tennessee, in the Ocoee District. Nor, John Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Norman, J. Petition from J. Norman against the extension of the corporate limits Davidson 1837 24 of Nashville. Oak Grove Petition from trustees of the Oak Grove Academy in the town of Bradley 1839 85 Academy Cleveland, Tennessee regarding school funds. Henry Price, President of the Board and Jerry Berry, Secretary. Oakley, Jeremiah Petition from Maury and Hickman Counties asking Governor James K. Maury, 1839 24 Polk to pardon Jeremiah Oakley, convicted for hog stealing. Hickman Oats, (Colonel) Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Oats, David Petition from Coffee County asking the charter of the Pelham and Coffee 1837 102 Jasper Turnpike Company be amended. Named in petition: David Oats & Dr. Mead. Oats, David Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Oats, David Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 (Colonel) Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Obion River Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Obion Turnpike Petition from the commissioners and stockholders of the Obion Obion 1839 116 Company Turnpike Company asking the state for financial assistance. Occupant Rights Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Ocoee District Petition of John C. Kennedy asking additional compensation for his Blount 1837 135 survey of the Ocoee District. Ocoee District Petition from the Hiwassee District making recommendations for land Knox, Roane 1837 144 sales in the Ocoee District. Ocoee District Petition of Elender Hess, the widow of James Hess, regarding land in Monroe 1839 2 the Ocoee District. Ocoee District Petition of N. D. Bearden and William Nickle regarding the Lincoln 1839 14 establishment of an iron works, Metalic Furnace Company of Tennessee, in the Ocoee District. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Ocoee District Petition from Thomas G. Stewart asking for the suspension of land Bradley 1839 34 entries in the Ocoee District. Ocoee District Petition from the Ocoee District asking for the suspension of land 1839 44 entries in the district for two years. Ocoee District Petition from the Ocoee District regarding land claims and occupant 1839 64 laws. Ocoee District Petition of John Moses asking for a grant of land in the Ocoee district. Monroe 1839 86 Ocoee District Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Ocoee District Petition of Henry Gotcher asking compensation for improved lands he Hamilton 1839 103 made in the Ocoee District. Ocoee District Petition of Thomas Shirley regarding a survey error made in recording 1839 204 his land in the Ocoee District. Survey results of Robert Tunnell, deputy surveyor of Hamilton County, included in the folder. Ocoee District Petition of William Sears regarding his land purchase in the Ocoee Bradley 1839 205 District. (141 supporting signatures) Ocoee River Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Overton County – Petition from certain citizens of Jackson, Overton and White Counties Jackson, 1839 27 new county to form a new county to be known as Putnam County. Overton, White, Putnam Overton County – Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 new county to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam Paint Mountain Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Paint Mountain Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 Turnpike regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Pardon Petition from Maury and Hickman Counties asking Governor James K. Maury, 1839 24 Polk to pardon Jeremiah Oakley, convicted for hog stealing. Hickman Paris, TN Petition from attorneys in the 9th Judicial Circuit asking a chancery Henry 1837 28 court be established at either Paris or Dresden, Tennessee.

Paris, TN Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Paris, TN Petition from Benton County regarding the establishment of a branch Benton 1839 94 of the Bank of Tennessee at Paris, Tennessee.

Parker, John Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Parman, Emanuel Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Pate, Edward Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. Patton, Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Alexander Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Paugh, William Petition from Hawkins, Jefferson, Greene, Grainger and Cocke Hamblin, 1837 138 Counties to form a new county. (Later to become Hamblin County) Cocke, Named in petition: William Moore, William Paugh, Jesse Cobb, Caleb Hawkins, Crosby, John Nor, John Cox & Gideon Morris. Greene, Grainger, Jefferson Payne, Spencer Petition of Spencer Payne asking compensation for his services. Haywood 1837 23 Named in petition: Mr. Woodfork, Mr. Huntsman & Mr. Dyer. (See also Acts of TN 1824, Chapter 128, Sections 1 & 2, Page 122) Payne, Spencer Petition of Bartholomew G. Stewart confirming his completion of a Stewart 1837 107 survey and payment by the Commission of Internal Improvements for Madison County. Named in petition: Adam Huntsman & Spencer Payne. Pennington, Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 William petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Perry County – Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 annexation Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Perry County – Petition of sundry citizens of Perry County asking for a repeal of the Perry 1839 135 annexation law annexing them to Wayne County. Perry County – Petition from certain citizens of Hardin, Henderson, Perry and Hardin, 1839 136 new county McNairy Counties asking permission to form a new county. (287 Perry, signatures) Henderson, McNairy Perry, James Petition from sundry citizens of Franklin County asking to be annexed Franklin, 1837 98 to Coffee County. Named in petition: Isaac Streets & James Perry. Coffee Perryville, TN Petition from Perry County asking for a branch of the Bank of Perry 1839 137 Tennessee be established at Perryville, Tennessee. (Names location of Iron Industries in the county.) Peters, George Petition of T. S. B. Brooks asking permission to peddle without a Hardeman 1839 134 (Doctor) license. Statement of Doctor George Peters. Pinson, Joel Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker.

Pinson, Nathan Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 G. grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Pitts, Fountain E. Memorial from the Methodist Episcopal Church ministers which met Davidson 1839 161 in Nashville on the question of Liquor Houses. It contains the signatures of 92 delegates including A. L. P. Green, John B. McFerrin, Fountain E. Pitts and others. Polk County Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. (Many signatures) Polk, James K. Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 (General) they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Polk, James K. Petition from Maury and Hickman Counties asking Governor James K. Maury, 1839 24 (Governor) Polk to pardon Jeremiah Oakley, convicted for hog stealing. Hickman Poteet, (Widow) Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam Powell County Petition from those who would be citizens of Powell County asking Powell 1839 5 legislation to make it possible to finish the organization of the county. Powell, Charles Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. Powell, Richard Petition of Richard R. P. Powell asking permission to hawk and peddle Robertson 1837 54 R. P. without a license. Price, Henry Petition from trustees of the Oak Grove Academy in the town of Bradley 1839 85 Cleveland, Tennessee regarding school funds. Henry Price, President of the Board and Jerry Berry, Secretary. Publications Petition from Rhea County asking the repeal or modification of “An Rhea 1837 70 Act to prevent the publication of seditious pamphlets and papers.” Publications Petition from Meigs County asking the act concerning “Seditious Meigs 1837 106 Pamphlets and Papers” be repealed. Pulaski, TN Petition from Giles County asking authorization to move their present Giles 1837 126 jail on the Pulaski town square to a new location. Letter of J. C. Rhea in folder. Purddy, (Colonel) Petition of A. McGraw asking occupant rights. Affidavits of Adam M. Henderson 1839 12 Brown, Sureyor, & Judith Burton the former Judith Languiston. Named in petition: Alford Brown and Colonel Purddy. Purdy, TN Petition from McNairy County requesting state funds to improve the McNairy 1837 76 stage road from Savannah to Purdy. Purman, Emanuel Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Putnam County Petition from certain citizens of Jackson, Overton and White Counties Jackson 1839 27 to form a new county to be known as Putnam County. Putnam County Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam Quarterly Courts Petition from Justices of the Peace of Jackson County asking for Jackson 1837 4 Quarterly Courts. Racoon Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 Mountain, TN Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Racoon Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain, TN Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Ragan, (miller) Petition from Ragan, Rose and Thomas (Millers) asking the ability to Hawkins 1837 83 refuse to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Railroad Petition from the Louisville, Cincinnati & Charleston Railroad asking Rhea 1837 15 for financial investment from the State of Tennessee. Copy of the Act passed by the North Carolina Legislature included in this folder. Railroad Petition of a committee on behalf of Hamilton County asking a Hamilton 1837 71a charter be granted for a railroad from Ross Landing to the Georgia - Tennessee State Line. Railroad Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Railroad Petition asking a railroad charter be granted from the Tennessee Henry 1837 97 River to the Kentucky line. Railroad Petition from the State of Georgia asking permission for right of way 1837 108 in Tennessee to connect the Atlantic and Western Railroad to the Tennessee River. Railroad Petition from Marion County asking a charter for a railroad from the Marion 1837 148 Tennessee River to Middle Tennessee to connect with the Nashville to New Orleans Railroad. Named in petition: Honorable Newton Cannon, Governor of Tennessee. Railroad Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney.

Railroad Petition from Hamilton County regarding a charter to construct a Hamilton 1839 60 railroad from the Tennessee River to the southern border of Tennessee where it would connect with the Western and Atlanta Railroad of Georgia.

Railroad Petition from Coffee and Bedford Counties regarding a proposed Coffee, 1839 91 railroad from Nashville to Ross Landing. (137 signatures) Bedford

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Rainbolt, Elisha Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Ramsey, Joseph Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas C. Word. Rawlings, A. M. Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Rawlings, A. W. Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea. Rawlings, Daniel Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee asking Daniel J. Rawlings Hamilton 1839 92 J. be authorized to construct a mill and dam on the Tennessee River. Rawlings, James Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking they be allowed Warren 1839 23 E. to form a new county. Named in petition: Jachale, Moore, Madison Moore and James E. Rawlings. Ray, John Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Rayburn, Robert Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 S. which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Read, John Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Real Estate State Petitions from citizens of the Western District asking for the Haywood 1837 62 Bank establishment of a Real Estate State Bank. Red River Petition from Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking for the Montgomery 1839 143 repeal of an act declaring Red River navigable. (Many signatures) , Robertson Red River Petition from Montgomery & Robertson County opposed to the Montgomery 1839 157 repeal of an act declaring Red River navigable. (Eleven pages of , Robertson signatures) Reed, (Senator) Petition from Hardeman County asking repeal or amending the anti- Hardeman 1839 174 liquor law. Named in petition: Representative R. P. Neely and Senator Reed. (111 signatures) Reelfoot Lake Petition of George W. Gibbs and Samuel B. Marshal asking that Obion 1839 95 Reelfoot Lake be drained. Refund Petition of Erby Boyd asking a refund of a $75 overpayment on a land Bradley 1839 18 purchase. Statements of Luke Lea and Thomas H. Calloway, Deputy Surveyor. Refund Petition of John G. Class asking for a refund of money paid on land Bradley 1839 19 that had already been entered. Statement of Luke Lea. Refund, Land Petition of James Brown regarding a refund for land entry. Named in Monroe 1839 100 Entry petition: Thomas J. Caldwell. Refund, Land Petition of Minter Holloway asking for a refund on his land purchase Monroe 1837 68 Purchase that was found to have been already entered by another person. Refund, License Petition of Brice A. Collins asking a refund of money paid for a Shelby 1839 16 Fee merchant’s license. Refund, Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 Overpayment grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Reimbursement, Petition of James Glass, jailer of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 50 Reward Money reimbursement of the reward money paid for the capture of escaped prisoners Enoch Estes & Esquire Estes. Also named in petition: John Smith. Relief Petition of John Fletcher asking relief to help in the care of his insane Hawkins 1839 36 son. Relief, Bond Petition from Warren County asking relief from the sureties for Warren 1838 6 former Sheriff, Benjamin S. Mabry. Relief, Court Cost Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. Relief, Court Petition asking relief for Thomas Martindale from payment of a court Wayne 1837 27 Judgment judgment. Relief, Execution Petition of Isaac Dale asking relief from execution (hanging) and the Giles 1837 93 chance for a new trial to prove his innocence in the murder of James McCaffarty. Relief, Fine and Petition of James Bradford asking relief of a fine and court cost. He Warren 1838 13 Court Cost also asks his deferred sentence be eliminated. A letter from Judge Caruthers is included with this petition. Also named: Senator McLaughlin. Relief, Fine and Petition of James Bradford asking relief of a fine and court cost. He Warren 1838 13 Court Cost also asks his deferred sentence be eliminated. A letter from Judge Caruthers is included with this petition. Also named: Senator McLaughlin. Relief, Indian War Petition from Dickson County asking relief for Zachariah Sullivan, a Dickson 1837 120 Veteran veteran of the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General Jackson & General Armstrong. Statement of William Taton. Relief, Jailer Fees Petition of Robert C. Lassiter, sheriff of Coffee County, asking relief Coffee 1837 100 for keeping the prisoners Josiah Brown, Moses Sweeten & James Laston. Relief, Jailer Fees Petition from Madison County asking relief for David Shropshire, Madison 1837 152 county jailer, for keeping two prisoners in his care for three years without any compensation for his services. Relief, Land Petition of William McKamy asking relief for purchase price and court McMinn 1837 89 cost over a parcel of disputed land in McMinn County. Named in petition: William Swan & James C. Mitchell. Relief, Land Petition of James Spencer asking relief for an error made in a land Meigs 1839 129 entry. Statement of Luke Lea. Relief, Land Entry Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea.

Relief, Livery Petition from livery stable keepers of Davidson County asking a law to Davidson 1837 158 Stable Keepers provide relief in cases where individuals fail to return horses, gigs or other items. Relief, Tax Petition from citizens of Coffee County asking relief of taxes they Coffee, 1838 17 were asked to pay for the construction of the Franklin County Franklin Courthouse after they had been annexed to Coffee County Relief, Tax Petition of J. C. N. Robertson, ex-sheriff and tax collector of Hardeman 1839 132 Collections Hardeman County, asking relief for late filing of tax collections. Reynolds, William Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Reynoldsburg, TN Petition from Humphreys County not to change county seat from Humphreys 1837 176 Reynoldsburg to Waverly. Rhea County – Petition of sundry citizens of Bledsoe and Rhea Counties asking for a Bledsoe, 1837 109 boundaries change in the county line between the two counties. Named in Rhea Petition: Henry Miller, David Hoodenpyle. Rhea County – Petition from Rhea County asking the county be divided with the Rhea 1837 13 division Tennessee River serving as the dividing line. Rhea, J. C. Petition from Giles County asking authorization to move their present Giles 1837 126 jail on the Pulaski town square to a new location. Letter of J. C. Rhea in folder. Rhea, James D. Petition of James D. Rhea for the heirs of William Rhea asking for the Sullivan 1837 79 emancipation of a slave named Maurice and permission for him to remain in Tennessee. Rhea, William Petition of James D. Rhea for the heirs of William Rhea asking for the Sullivan 1837 79 emancipation of a slave named Maurice and permission for him to remain in Tennessee. Rhose, John Petition from Fentress County regarding the turnpike roads of Fentress 1837 42 Thomas & Julian Scott & William Wall Butlor & John Rhose. Rice, George W. Petition of William McMurray & George W. Rice asking for a turnpike Marion 1837 65 charter. Rickenery, Adam Petition from Morgan County asking for the removal of a toll gate at Morgan 1839 98 the home of Adam Rickenery on the turnpike of Isaac Taylor and John Rose. Roach, Stephen Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Road Petition from Jackson County asking a charter be granted for the Jackson 1837 84 construction of a road from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. (Many signatures) Road Petition from Smith County asking a charter be granted to construct a Smith 1837 115 road from Lebanon to Sparta. Road Petition from Nashville asking a charter be granted for a road running Davidson 1837 166 from Nashville to Bowling Green. Road Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Roaring River Petition from Jackson County pertaining to the obstruction of Roaring Jackson 1837 174 River by John Cummings and the need for a bridge over the river. Named in the petition: Judge Creathers and James Young. Roberts, Thomas Petition from Greene County regarding the need of uniform weight Greene 1839 88 R. and measures. Named in petition: Thomas R. Roberts. Robertson Petition from the 6th and 7th Civil districts of Robertson County asking Robertson 1837 130 County – for a change in the boundary line between the two districts to boundaries conform it to the present Militia line. Robertson, J. C. Petition of J. C. N. Robertson, ex-sheriff and tax collector of Hardeman 1839 132 N. Hardeman County, asking relief for late filing of tax collections. Rogan, Griffith Petition of Griffith Rogan, a miller, asking the laws regarding mills be 1839 4 amended to allow millers the right of refusing to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Rogersville, TN Petition of John Wallen of Claiborne County asking to move his suit Claiborne 1839 122 against John Daugherty from the circuit court at Rogersville to the circuit court at Tazewell. Roper, (Colonel) Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Rose, (miller) Petition from Ragan, Rose and Thomas (Millers) asking the ability to Hawkins 1837 83 refuse to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Rose, John Petition of John Rose asking permission to change the course of a White, 1837 44 section of his turnpike road. Named in petition: Nathaniel C. Davis, Fentress Arthur Frogg & Isaac Taylor. Rose, John Petition from Morgan County asking for the removal of a toll gate at Morgan 1839 98 the home of Adam Rickenery on the turnpike of Isaac Taylor and John Rose. Ross Landing Petition of a committee on behalf of Hamilton County asking a Hamilton 1837 71a charter be granted for a railroad from Ross Landing to the Georgia - Tennessee State Line. Ross Landing, TN Petition from Coffee and Bedford Counties regarding a proposed Coffee, 1839 91 railroad from Nashville to Ross Landing. (137 signatures) Bedford Ross, Zachariah Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan.

Ruth, Jeremiah Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Ruth, Joseph Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams.

Rutherford Petition from citizens in the northern part of Bedford County asking Bedford, 1837 121 County – to be annexed to Rutherford County. Rutherford annexation Sadley, Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 Washington to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Sams, Elijah A. Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams. Savannah, TN Petition from McNairy County requesting state funds to improve the McNairy 1837 76 stage road from Savannah to Purdy. Scoggins, Richard Petition of Richard Scoggins asking compensation for his services in Giles 1837 153 apprehending the criminal, Jesse Stanford. Scoggins, Richard Petition asking payment of compensation to Richard Scoggins for his Giles 1839 76 expenses in apprehending and transporting the criminal, Jesse Stanford. Scott, Julian Petition from Fentress County regarding the turnpike roads of Fentress 1837 42 Thomas & Julian Scott, & William Wall Butlor & John Rhose. Scott, Thomas Petition from Fentress County regarding the turnpike roads of Fentress 1837 42 Thomas & Julian Scott, William Wall Butlor & John Rhose. Scott, Thomas F. Petition from Thomas F. Scott, President, and the Trustees of Jackson Maury 1839 61 College asking for a state loan. Searcy, Robert Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. Sears, William Petition of William Sears regarding his land purchase in the Ocoee Bradley 1839 205 District. (141 supporting signatures) Seay, Samuel Petition of Samuel Seay asking to emancipate a slave named, Peter Davidson 1837 156 Lowry. (39 supporting signatures) See’s Mill Petition from Gibson & Dyer Counties asking a repeal of the law Dyer, Gibson 1839 151 declaring the North Fork of Forked Deer River navigable. (515 signatures) Petition of Richard Henderson opposed to the repeal of the act. Named in petition: See’s Mill. Sevier County – Petition requesting a change to the boundary of the 9th and 10th Civil Sevier 1839 21 boundaries Districts of Sevier County. Sevier, V. Petition of V. Sevier addressed to Messieurs Balch, Johnson and Greene 1839 73 Feazell regarding the payment of witness fees and suggested changes for recording those who serve as witnesses. Also named: James McCan and Jonas Bower. Sheep Petition of Samuel Martin of Campbell’s Station encouraging the Giles 1837 5 raising of sheep and mulberry trees. Shelby, John Petition from Lincoln County asking for a branch of the Bank of Lincoln 1838 9 Tennessee be established at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder. Colonel William Moore, Chairman, and Ira McKinney, Secretary. Letter to John Shelby from G. W. Jones, A. J. Hicks and Matthew Martin. Shelton, Ralph Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 (Raphael) time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Shelton, Raphael Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 (Ralph) time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler.

Shields, John Petition of Zachariah Ross asking repeal of the act declaring the Bradley 1839 145 Ocoee River navigable .Named in the petition: Samuel Fharis, John Shields, John Austin, John Cromwell, Erby Boyd and Colonel McMillan. Shirley, Thomas Petition of Thomas Shirley regarding a survey error made in recording 1839 204 his land in the Ocoee District. Survey results of Robert Tunnell, deputy surveyor of Hamilton County, included in the folder. Shropshire, David Petition from Madison County asking relief for David Shropshire, Madison 1837 152 (Jailer) county jailer, for keeping two prisoners in his care for three years without any compensation for his services. Silk Petition from Jefferson County to encourage the promotion of the Jefferson 1837 146 Silk industry. Silk Petition from Lincoln County asking for a bounty to promote the silk Lincoln 1839 13 industry. Silk Petition from Giles County asking the state to offer a bounty to Giles 1839 43 encourage the establishment of the silk industry in Tennessee. Silk Petition from Davidson County regarding the promotion of the silk Davidson 1839 90 industry. Named in petition: Tennessee Silk Company. Simons, William Petition from Wayne County asking for a change to the boundaries of Wayne 1837 25 the 10th, 11th & 12th Civil Districts. Named in petition: James Smith, John Brownley & William Simons. Slave, Charles Petition of Zepporah England asking for the emancipation of a slave 1839 139 named, Charles. Slave, Davy Petition asking for the emancipation of Davy Woods, a man of color. Davidson 1837 157 Woods Named in petition: Robert Woods. (42 supporting signatures) Slave, Gilbert Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Slave, James Bell Petition from the executors of the estate of George Bell asking Blount 1839 206 authority to emancipate a slave named James Bell as stipulated in the will. Slave, Lucy Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Slave, Maurice Petition of James D. Rhea for the heirs of William Rhea asking for the Sullivan 1837 79 emancipation of a slave named Maurice and permission for him to remain in Tennessee. Slave, Peter Petition of Samuel Seay asking to emancipate a slave named, Peter Davidson 1837 156 Lowry Lowry. (39 supporting signatures) Sloan, James Petition of John H. Johnston asking a refund of monies paid due to an Monroe 1839 101 error made in a land entry in the Ocoee District. Named in petition: George Hilderbrand, James Sloan and James McKanny. Affidavits of John B. Crumbwell, Thomas Green, Jeremiah D. Love, James A. Bowman, Luke Lea and Elijah A. Sams.

Smith County – Petition of certain citizens of Jackson & Smith Counties asking they be Jackson, 1837 82 annexation allowed to form a new county or to be annexed to Kentucky. Also Smith points out the inequality in the process of purchasing vacant land.

Smith County – Petition of certain citizens of Jackson & Smith Counties asking they be Jackson, 1837 82 annexation allowed to form a new county or to be annexed to Kentucky. Also Smith points out the inequality in the process of purchasing vacant land.

Smith County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith and Cannon Counties asking a Smith, 1837 117 boundaries survey be made of Smith County to determine whether it is of Cannon constitutional size and to resolve the proper county line between the two counties. Smith County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith County asking permission to Smith 1837 45 new county form a new county. Smith County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith and Sumner Counties asking Smith, 1837 116 new county permission to form a new county. Sumner Smith County – Petition from Smith and Sumner Counties opposed to the Macon, 1839 156 new county establishment of a new county to be known as Macon County. (Nine Smith, pages of signatures) Sumner Smith County, Petition from certain citizens of Smith County asking to be annexed to Smith, 1839 40 annexation DeKalb County. DeKalb Smith, (Colonel) Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Smith, Elizabeth Petition from Johnson County asking for an appropriation of $3,000to Johnson 1839 56 construct a wagon road to the North Carolina line. Named in petition: John Duggers, Benjamin Cable, Elisha Rainbolt, James Gilliland and Elizabeth Smith. Smith, James Petition from Wayne County asking for a change to the boundaries of Wayne 1837 25 the 10th, 11th & 12th Civil Districts. Named in petition: James Smith, John Brownley & William Simons. Smith, James W. Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Smith, Joel R. Petition of Carroll County regarding the establishment of a branch of Carroll 1839 59 the State Bank at Huntingdon. Named in petition: Mathews Bingham and Joel R. Smith. Smith, John Petition of James Glass, jailer of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 50 reimbursement of the reward money paid for the capture of escaped prisoners Enoch Estes & Esquire Estes. Also named in petition: John Smith. Snoddy, Thomas Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Snow Hill, TN Petition from Cannon and Wilson County asking that a turnpike Cannon, 1837 30 charter be granted from Lebanon to Snows Hill. Wilson

Snow Hill, TN Petition from Wilson County asking for a charter be issued for a Wilson 1837 37 turnpike from Lebanon to Snow Hill. Sommerville, TN Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper.

Spain, D. T. Petition from Colonel B, H, Collins, Colonel O. F. Hendricks and Major Henderson 1839 133 (Major) D. T. Spain of the 109th Regiment with suggested amendments for the militia laws. Sparta, TN Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Sparta, TN Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Sparta, TN Petition from Smith County asking a charter be granted to construct a Smith 1837 115 road from Lebanon to Sparta. Sparta, TN Petition from DeKalb County regarding banking difficulties with the DeKalb 1838 16 bank at Sparta and their desire to have their own bank. Requests an investigation of the practices of the Bank at Sparta. Spence, John C. Petition and from Fayette County asking a branch of the Bank of Fayette 1838 7 Tennessee be established at Sommerville, Tennessee. Report of a public meeting included in folder Asbury Crenshaw, Chairman; John C. Spence, Secretary; Burchett Douglas and John C. Cooper. Spencer, James Petition of James Spencer asking relief for an error made in a land Meigs 1839 129 entry. Statement of Luke Lea. Spight, Thomas Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder. Springfield, TN Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike from Nashville to Davidson 1839 128 Springfield by way of White’s Creek Springs. Stacker, John Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Stacker, Sam Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson. Stage Road Petition from McNairy County requesting state funds to improve the McNairy 1837 76 stage road from Savannah to Purdy. Standefer, Petition of A. W. Rawlings asking relief for an error made in his land Hamilton 1839 84 William J. entry. Named in petition: Alex Freeman, William Kimbrell, William J. Standefer and Luke Lea. Stanford, Jesse Petition of Richard Scoggins asking compensation for his services in Giles 1837 153 apprehending the criminal, Jesse Stanford. Stanford, Jesse Petition asking compensation to Richard Scoggins for his expenses in Giles 1839 76 apprehending and transporting the criminal, Jesse Stanford. State Bank Petition from Carter County asking for the establishment of a branch Carter 1838 12 of the State Bank at Jonesboro, Tennessee. A letter from Isaac McPherson to Elijah Embree, Esquire, is included in this letter. State Bank of Petition from Bedford County asking the State Bank be given Bedford 1839 93 Tennessee authorization to issue notes from $1.00 to $5.00 instead of silver circulation. State Petition from Thomas Blake with suggested changes for the Bledsoe 1837 74 Constitution constitution of the State of Tennessee. Statesville, TN Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike road from Davidson 1837 18 Nashville to Statesville. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Stephens, Henry Petition of Henry Stephens asking a refund of money from a land Monroe 1839 51 purchased. Named in petition: Peter Breakhill. Stephens, Jacob Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Stephens, Jacob Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Stephenson, Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 Andrew they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Stewart County – Petition from sundry citizens of Stewart County asking to be annexed Stewart, 1837 16 annexation to Humphreys County. Humphreys Stewart, Petition of Bartholomew G. Stewart confirming his completion of a Stewart 1837 107 Bartholomew G. survey and payment by the Commission of Internal Improvements for Madison County. Named in petition: Adam Huntsman & Spencer Payne. Stewart, Thomas Petition from Thomas G. Stewart asking for the suspension of land Bradley 1839 34 G. entries in the Ocoee District. Straghan, William Petition & letter of William Straghan regarding a grant of land to Hickman 1837 21 William Beakly in Hickman County. Streets, Isaac Petition from sundry citizens of Franklin County asking to be annexed Franklin, 1837 98 to Coffee County. Named in petition: Isaac Streets & James Perry. Coffee Sullivan, Joseph Petition from certain citizens of Blount & Monroe Counties asking for Blount, 1837 49 a change in the line dividing the two counties. Letter of Joseph Monroe Sullivan to John Cannon, Esquire. Sullivan, Petition from Dickson County asking relief for Zachariah Sullivan, a 1837 120 Zachariah veteran of the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General Jackson & Dickson General Armstrong. Statement of William Taton.

Sullivant, B. G. Petition asking for a new county to be formed from parts of land in Hawkins 1839 102 Hawkins and Claiborne Counties. Statement of B. G. Sullivant, Claiborne surveyor. (310 signatures) Sumner County – Petition from certain citizens of Smith and Sumner Counties asking Smith, 1837 116 new county permission to form a new county. Sumner Sumner County – Petition from Smith and Sumner Counties opposed to the Macon, 1839 156 new county establishment of a new county to be known as Macon County. (Nine Smith, pages of signatures) Sumner

Swan, William Petition of William McKamy asking relief for purchase price and court McMinn 1837 89 cost over a parcel of disputed land in McMinn County. Named in petition: William Swan & James C. Mitchell.

Swayne and Petition from Benton and Henry Counties asking a repeal of the law Benton, 1837 172 Cobble mill and declaring the Big Sandy River navigable. Named in petition: Swayne Henry dam and Cobble mill and dam.

Swayne, John Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Swayne, Joshua Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Sweeten, Moses Petition of Robert C. Lassiter, sheriff of Coffee County, asking relief Coffee 1837 100 for keeping the prisoners Josiah Brown, Moses Sweeten & James Laston. Talbot, Joseph H. Petition from Madison County asking for a branch of the Bank of Madison 1838 5 Tennessee be located at Jackson, Tennessee. Named: Joseph W. Chalmers, Robert Fenner, James Elrod, Alexander Patton, John Read, Samuel J. Hayes, Joseph H. Talbot and William B. Miller. Tate, Edward Petition of James Conn, Grainger County Collector, regarding Grainger 1839 77 payment for his services. Named in petition: Thomas Gill, Edward Tate and William Williams, Esquire. Tate, Mitchel Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate. Taton, William Petition from Dickson County asking relief for Zachariah Sullivan, a Dickson 1837 120 veteran of the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General Jackson & General Armstrong. Statement of William Taton. Tax, Dog Petition of certain citizens of Lincoln County who have flocks and Lincoln 1839 15 herds of livestock asking a dog tax be levied in their county. Tax, Merchant’s Petition of William B. Young asking relief from payment of merchant’s Dickson 1839 120 tax. Taxes Petition from Dyer County regarding land sales for uncollected taxes. Dyer 1837 61 Taxes, Collection Petition of Sheriff William Wallace, sheriff of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 136 for an extension of time to complete tax collections. Taxes, Poll Petition from citizens of Nashville asking repeal of law requiring the Davidson 1837 160 payment of a poll tax in order to vote. (503 signatures) Taxes, Refund Petition from the merchants of Williamson County asking for a refund Williamson 1837 87 of the double taxes they paid due to a change in the new Constitution of 1835. Taxes, Stallion Petition from sundry citizens of Giles County protesting a tax on Giles 1839 78 stallions. Taylor, Isaac Petition of John Rose asking permission to change the course of a White, 1837 44 section of his turnpike road. Named in petition: Nathaniel C. Davis, Fentress Arthur Frogg & Isaac Taylor. Taylor, Isaac Petition from Morgan County asking for the removal of a toll gate at Morgan 1839 98 the home of Adam Rickenery on the turnpike of Isaac Taylor and John Rose. Taylor, James Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas Word. Tazewell, TN Petition of John Wallen of Claiborne County asking to move his suit Claiborne 1839 122 against John Daugherty from the circuit court at Rogersville to the circuit court at Tazewell. Tazwell, TN – Petition from the town of Tazewell, Tennessee asking to be Claiborne 1839 105 Incorporation incorporated. Tellico Plains, TN Petition of John T. Wilson and Allen Jones asking they be granted a Monroe 1839 111 charter for a turnpike road from Tellico Plains to Unaka Mountain. Tennessee Petition of John Thurman, a free Negro, asking permission for his Hardeman 1837 3 Residency father, John Thurman also a free Negro, to move to Tennessee to reside with him. Tennessee Petition of James D. Rhea for the heirs of William Rhea asking for the Sullivan 1837 79 Residency emancipation of a slave named Maurice and permission for him to remain in Tennessee. Tennessee Petition of Rebekak, a free Negro, asking to remain in the state to be Sullivan 1837 113 Residency with her husband and child. Named in petition: Joseph Wallace. Tennessee Petition of Temperance Crutcher, a slave who has purchased her Davidson 1837 155 Residency freedom, asking she be permitted to remain in the State. Statement of Thomas Crutcher. (19 supporting signatures) Tennessee Petition from Nashville asking that Peter Lowry, a free negro, be Davidson 1839 138 Residency permitted to remain in the state. Tennessee Petition of Washington Henshaw, Jane Henshaw and Reverend Greene 1839 140 Residency Samuel W. Doak asking for the emancipation of slaves named Gilbert and Lucy and permission for them to remain in Tennessee. Tennessee Petition from Sumner County regarding free persons of color residing Sumner 1839 141 Residency in their county as temporary citizens. Tennessee Petition asking that James Tuppence, a free Negro, and his family be Sumner 1839 142 Residency allowed to remain in the State of Tennessee in order to be near the remainder of their family. Tennessee River Petition from Rhea County asking the county be divided with the Rhea 1837 13 Tennessee River serving as the dividing line. Tennessee River Petition from Hardin County asking an appropriation for a survey of Hardin 1837 133 the Tennessee River boundary of the county. Tennessee River Petition from citizens of Dallas, Tennessee asking Daniel J. Rawlings Hamilton 1839 92 be authorized to construct a mill and dam on the Tennessee River. Tennessee Silk Petition from Davidson County regarding the promotion of the silk Davidson 1839 90 Company industry. Named in petition: Tennessee Silk Company. Tennessee State Petition of Carroll County regarding the establishment of a branch of Carroll 1839 59 Bank the State Bank at Huntingdon. Named in petition: Mathews Bingham and Joel R. Smith. Tennessee, Debt Petition from Carroll County asking the legislature to reduce the Carroll 1839 31 amount of State debt. Thomas, (miller) Petition from Ragan, Rose and Thomas (Millers) asking the ability to Hawkins 1837 83 refuse to grind grain that will be used for distilling liquor. Thompson, Petition from Blount County asking for a new court house and jail. Blount 1837 48 (Legislator) Named in petition: Legislators Weir and Thompson. Thompson, Petition of Moses Thompson asking compensation for improvements Rhea 1837 36 Moses made to the road from Gordon’s Turnpike to the Tennessee Line.

Thurman, J. H. Petition of John Thurman, a free Negro, asking permission for his Hardeman 1837 3 (free Negro) father, John Thurman also a free Negro, to move to Tennessee to reside with him.

Thurman, John Petition of John Thurman, a free Negro, asking permission for his Hardeman 1837 3 (free Negro) father, John Thurman also a free Negro, to move to Tennessee to reside with him. Tobacco Petition from Davidson County asking for a tobacco inspector. Davidson 1839 97 Toll Gate Petition from Franklin County protesting a toll gate erected by Mr. Franklin 1837 38 Highthanbotham on a section of road maintained by a citizen’s road duty. Named in petition: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Toll Gate Petition from Morgan County asking for the removal of a toll gate at Morgan 1839 98 the home of Adam Rickenery on the turnpike of Isaac Taylor and John Rose. Towns, John Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Trott, James Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas C. Word. Trousdale Ferry, Petition from White County asking a charter be issued for a turnpike White 1837 40 TN to run from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. Trousdale’s Ferry, Petition from Jackson County asking a charter be granted for the Jackson 1837 84 TN construction of a road from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. (Many signatures) Trumble, James Petition of William W. Allen asking for commission on money paid by Williamson 1839 155 (Attorney him to the Attorney General James Trumble. General) Tunnell, Robert Petition of Thomas Shirley regarding a survey error made in recording 1839 204 his land in the Ocoee District. Survey results of Robert Tunnell, deputy surveyor of Hamilton County, included in the folder. Tuppence, James Petition asking that James Tuppence, a free Negro, and his family be Sumner 1839 142 allowed to remain in the State of Tennessee in order to be near the remainder of their family. Turnpike Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike road from Davidson 1837 18 Nashville to Statesville. Turnpike Petition from citizens of White & Bledsoe Counties asking Isham Hale White, 1837 20 be granted a turnpike charter. Bledsoe Turnpike Petition from Marion County asking a charter be granted to the Marion 1837 29 Lookout Turnpike Company. Named in petition: Harris Turnpike, Higginbotham Turnpike & Kelly Road. Turnpike Petition from Cannon and Wilson County asking that a turnpike Cannon, 1837 30 charter be granted from Lebanon to Snows Hill. Wilson Turnpike Petition from Robertson and Sumner Counties asking the Robertson, 1837 32 incorporation of a turnpike from Nashville to the Kentucky line. Sumner Turnpike Petition asking a turnpike charter be granted for the middle road or Davidson 1837 33 Granny White Pike from Nashville to Franklin. Turnpike Petition from Madison County for a turnpike from the town of Madison 1837 34 Jackson to the Mississippi River. Report on the Ashport Turnpike included in the folder. Turnpike Petition of Robert Burke regarding his turnpike from Crab Orchard to Bledsoe 1837 35 Sparta. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln & Christopher Hoffman. Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # Turnpike Petition of Moses Thompson asking compensation for improvements Rhea 1837 36 made to the road from Gordon’s Turnpike to the Tennessee Line. Turnpike Petition from Wilson County asking for a charter be issued for a Wilson 1837 37 turnpike from Lebanon to Snow Hill. Turnpike Petition from Franklin County protesting a toll gate erected by Mr. Franklin 1837 38 Highthambotham on a section of road maintained by a citizen’s road duty. Named in petition: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Turnpike Petition of the Gallatin Turnpike Company offering the state an Sumner 1837 39 opportunity to purchase stock. Turnpike Petition from White County asking a charter be issued for a turnpike White 1837 40 to run from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. Turnpike Petition from White County asking a charter be issued for a turnpike White 1837 40 to run from Lebanon to Trousdale Ferry. Turnpike Petition from White County opposed to a renewal of the Hail White 1837 41 Turnpike charter. Turnpike Petition from Fentress County regarding the turnpike roads of Fentress 1837 42 Thomas & Julian Scott, William Wall Butlor & John Rhose. Turnpike Petition of George Gordon asking for a renewal of his turnpike Roane 1837 43 charter. Named in petition: Jesse Lincoln, John Brown & Robert Burke. Turnpike Petition of John Rose asking permission to change the course of a White, 1837 44 section of his turnpike road. Named in petition: Nathaniel C. Davis, Fentress Arthur Frogg & Isaac Taylor. Turnpike Petition from Sumner County asking a charter be issued for the Sumner 1837 57 Gallatin, Hartsville Turnpike. Letter from Francis Duffy to Messieurs Guild, Gilmore & Bledsoe. Turnpike Petition of William McMurray & George W. Rice asking for a turnpike Marion 1837 65 charter. Turnpike Petition asking for the extension of the charter of the Paint Mountain Greene 1837 78 Turnpike. Named in petition: Stephen Huff, William Reynolds, James Coatter, Lewis Ball, Jacob Baker, William Houston, Andrew Kennedy, Jacob Stephens & Emanuel Purman. Turnpike Petition from Coffee County asking the charter of the Pelham and Coffee 1837 102 Jasper Turnpike Company be amended. Named in petition: David Oats & Dr. Mead. Turnpike Petition from Grainger County asking for improvements on the Bean Grainger 1837 141 Station Turnpike. Turnpike Petition from Williamson County to enforce “Rules of the Road” on Williamson 1837 164 the Nashville-Franklin Turnpike. Turnpike Petition from the President and directors of the Nashville-Lebanon Davidson 1837 165 Turnpike Company asking amendment to their charter.

Turnpike Petition of Aaron Higginbothan asking his charter for the McMinnville Warren 1839 1 to Jasper Turnpike be amended to allow for a second toll booth. Turnpike Petition from citizens of Warren, Marion and Hamilton Counties Warren, 1839 17 asking Allen White be permitted to open a turnpike road from Marion, Beersheba Springs to connect with Haley’s Turnpike. Hamilton Turnpike Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 22a Burke and his failure to keep it in good condition. Request that his charter be reassigned to Elijah Frost. Named in petition: John Kinners.

Turnpike Petition from White County regarding the turnpike road of Simpson White 1839 22b Montgomery asking new commissioners be appointed. Named in petition: Peter Hoodenpile, Elijah Crain and Mr. Hail. Turnpike Petition from Franklin County asking a charter be granted for a Franklin 1839 50 turnpike from Winchester by way of Jasper to Chattanooga. Turnpike Petition of James Black, President, and the board of directors for the 1839 69 Franklin & Columbia Turnpike Company concerning finance. A. R. Cartwrighte, Secretary. Turnpike Affidavit of Thomas Green regarding the turnpike road of Robert White 1839 74 Burke. Turnpike Petition of William Houston, James Coatter and Peter J. Davis Greene 1839 81 regarding changes to the charters of the Curington Turnpike and Paint Mountain Turnpike. Named in petition: Andrew Kennedy, Emanuel Parman, Jacob Stephens, Captain Jacob Dykes and Stephen Huff. Turnpike Petition from Morgan County asking for the removal of a toll gate at Morgan 1839 98 the home of Adam Rickenery on the turnpike of Isaac Taylor and John Rose. Turnpike Petition in support of Samuel B. Meade being given an extension of Marion 1839 107 time to complete a turnpike. Named in petition: Colonel John Loveland, Samuel Hamel, Ralph (Raphael) Shelton, James Chaudion, Richard Blevins, Colonel Oats, James Jones and Pleasant Butler. Turnpike Petition from Hickman County asking for a repeal of the law Hickman, 1839 109 authorizing a turnpike road and toll gate from the home of John Dickson Hardin to Nashville, Tennessee. Turnpike Petition of John T. Wilson and Allen Jones asking they be granted a Monroe 1839 111 charter for a turnpike road from Tellico Plains to Unaka Mountain. Turnpike Petition from the commissioners and stockholders of the Obion Obion 1839 116 Turnpike Company asking the state for financial assistance. Turnpike Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike from Nashville to Davidson 1839 128 Springfield by way of White’s Creek Springs. Turnpike Petition for and opposed to the extension of time for Samuel B. Hamilton, 1839 130 Meade to complete the turnpike road across Racoon and Lookout Marion Mountains. Named in petition: Doctor Butler and Colonel David Oats. Turnpike Petition of John Kelly asking to build a turnpike across Lookout Hamilton 1839 153 Mountain and Racoon Mountain in Hamilton County. Named in petition: David Oats & S. B. Mead. Turnpike Petition of Robert Crosby, James W. Smith & A. M. Rawlings asking for Hamilton 1839 154 a charter to relocate and build a portion of the Hamilton County Turnpike road across Lookout Mountain and Lookout Creek. Unaka Mountain, Petition of John T. Wilson and Allen Jones asking they be granted a Monroe 1839 111 TN charter for a turnpike road from Tellico Plains to Unaka Mountain.

Venable, Simeon Petition from a meeting of citizens of Marshall County asking for a Marshall 1838 2 branch of the Bank of Tennessee to be located at Lewisburg. Simeon Venable, Chairman and H. B. Kelsey, Secretary. Viverette, Petition of William B. Viverette asking for a change in the line Wilson 1837 58 William B. between the 1st and 2nd civil districts. Walker, James Cover letter to J. F. Gillispee, Joseph McMilin & James Walker of a Bradley 1837 63 petition from Bradley County asking repeal of the anti-liquor laws. Letter signed by a William Daughtry & Mr. Brashaus (?). (The petition itself is not included in the folder.)

Walker, James Petition from citizens of Bedford County opposed to the repeal of the Bedford 1839 181 anti-liquor law. Letter to Colonel H. B. Coffee from James Walker in the folder. Walkins, B. Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Gallatin, Sumner 1839 42 Tennessee asking the corporate limits of the town be extended. Named in petition: Francis Young, Mr. Guild, General Joseph Miller and B. Walkins. Wallace, Gideon Petition of John W. Fowler asking compensation for his expenses in Shelby 1837 154 apprehending the fugitive, James M. Lundie. Named in petition: Gideon Wallace. Wallace, Joseph Petition of Rebekak, a free Negro, asking to remain in the state to be Sullivan 1837 113 with her husband and child. Named in petition: Joseph Wallace. Wallace, William Petition of Sheriff William Wallace, sheriff of Blount County, asking Blount 1837 136 (Sheriff) for an extension of time to complete tax collections. Wallen, John Petition of John Wallen of Claiborne County asking to move his suit Claiborne 1839 122 against John Daugherty from the circuit court at Rogersville to the circuit court at Tazewell. Warren County – Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking they be allowed Warren 1839 23 new county to form a new county. Named in petition: Jachale, Moore, Madison Moore and James E. Rawlings. Warren County – Petition from certain citizens of White and Warren Counties asking to Warren, 1839 25 new county form a new county. (Six pages of signatures.) White Washington Petition from the magistrates of Washington County asking state Washington 1839 72 County, funds to rebuilt the courthouse and jail which were destroyed by fire. courthouse Watauga River Petition from Carter County asking an appropriation for the removal Carter 1837 170 of obstructions to the navigation of the Watauga River.

Waters, Joseph Petition from Fentress County asking Cornelius M. Frogge be released Fentress 1839 121 from forfeiture of bond for Allen Bond. Named in petition: Joseph Waters and John Hood. Waterworks – Petition from the town of Knoxville, Tennessee asking the mayor and Knox 1837 139 Knoxville, TN aldermen be authorized to raise money for a new waterworks through the issue of bonds. Watkins, Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 (Colonel) liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass.

Watson, (Mr.) Letter of J. P. Harwicke to Mr. E. D. Hicks regarding the need for a Stewart 1838 4 bank at Dover, Tennessee. Named in the petition: Mrs. Hardwick, Mrs. Hicks, Joseph W. Horton, Esquire, Sam Stacker, John Stacker, Mr. Kay, Mr. Bayliss, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Adkinson.

Watson, William Petition from William Miller asking payment for the construction of a Obion 1839 117 W. bridge across Obion River. Named in petition: Thomas Spight, William W. Watson, Richard B. Brown and Judge William R. Harris. Affidavit of Samuel C. Henry. Court minutes of attempts to collect payment enclosed in folder.

Watterson, Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 William S. which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Waverly, TN Petition from Humphreys County not to change county seat from Humphreys 1837 176 Reynoldsburg to Waverly. Waverly, TN – Petition from sundry citizens of Waverly, Tennessee asking Humphreys 1837 111 incorporation incorporation of the town of Waverly and moving the county seat from Reynoldsburg to Waverly. Wayne County – Petition from citizens of Perry County living in the bend of the Perry, Wayne 1837 1 annexation Tennessee River asking to be annexed to Wayne County Wayne County – Petition from citizens of Wayne County opposed to being annexed to Perry, Wayne 1839 114 annexation Perry County. Named in petition: Stephen Roach, James Mahan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Keeton. Wayne County – Petition of sundry citizens of Perry County asking for a repeal of the Perry 1839 135 annexation law annexing them to Wayne County. Wayne County – Petition from Wayne County asking for a change to the boundaries of Wayne 1837 25 boundaries the 10th, 11th & 12th Civil Districts. Named in petition: James Smith, John Brownley & William Simons. Weakley County Petition of sundry citizens of Carroll, Gibson, Henry and Weakley Carroll, 1839 29 – new county County to form a new county. Gibson, Henry, Weakley Weights and Petition from Greene County regarding the need of uniform weight Greene 1839 88 Measures and measures. Named in petition: Thomas R. Roberts. Weir, (Legislator) Petition from Blount County asking for a new court house and jail. Blount 1837 48 Named in petition: Legislators Weir and Thompson. Wesley, TN – Petition from Wesley, Tennessee asking to extend the corporate Haywood 1837 71b Boundaries limits of the town. Named in the petition: William N. Holmes, Robert Lidwell, Eldridge Morrow, C. J. Bradford & Mitchel Tate. West, William Petition of William West asking for the privilege to hawk and peddle Humphreys, 1837 73 without a license in Humphreys, Hickman and Dickson Counties. Hickman, Dickson Western and Petition from Hamilton County regarding a charter to construct a Hamilton 1839 60 Atlanta Railroad railroad from the Tennessee River to the southern border of Tennessee where it would connect with the Western and Atlanta Railroad of Georgia. Western District Petitions from citizens of the Western District asking for the Haywood 1837 62 establishment of a Real Estate State Bank. White County – Petition from certain citizens of DeKalb County asking to be annexed DeKalb, 1838 1 annexation to White County. White White County – Petition from White County asking the line between White & Dekalb DeKalb, 1839 26 boundaries Counties be permanently established. White White County – Petition from certain citizens of White and Warren Counties asking to Warren, 1839 25 new county form a new county. (Six pages of signatures.) White

White County – Petition from certain citizens of Jackson, Overton and White Counties Jackson, 1839 27 new county to form a new county to be known as Putnam County. Overton, White, Putnam Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. # White County – Petition from sundry citizens of Overton, Jackson and White Counties Overton, 1839 28 new county to form a new county (Putnam County). Named in petition: Jackson, Washington Sadley and Widow Poteet. White, Putnam White, Allen Petition from citizens of Warren, Marion and Hamilton Counties Warren, 1839 17 asking Allen White be permitted to open a turnpike road from Marion, Beersheba Springs to connect with Haley’s Turnpike. Hamilton White’s Creek Petition from Davidson County regarding a turnpike from Nashville to Davidson 1839 128 Springs Springfield by way of White’s Creek Springs. Whiteside, (Mr.) Petition from certain citizens of Davidson County opposed to the Davidson 1837 169 extension of the Corporate limits of the town of Nashville. Named in the petition: Mr. Balch, Mr. Whiteside and John McNairy. Whiteside, Petition from the Grand Jury of Franklin County regarding the passage Franklin 1837 80 Thomas C. of anti-liquor laws. Named in petition: Judge Samuel Anderson & (Esquire) Thomas C. Whiteside, Esquire. Wier, James Petition of David Billings asking a refund of an overpayment on a land Wilson 1839 124 grant. Named in petition: William Horton, William Doak, William Martin, John Davidson and James Wier. Willeford, Petition from R. B. C. Howell, President, and William S. Willeford, 1839 54 William S. Secretary, for the Baptist State Convention expressing opposition to the repeal of the Liquor Act. Williams, John Petition from certain citizens of Bradley and McMinn Counties asking Polk, Bradley, 1839 207 they be allowed to form a new county to be known as Polk County in Monroe, honor of Governor James K. Polk. Recommended to serve as McMinn commissioners: James Harrison, John Towns, Jonas Hoyl, James Hawkins, Andrew Stephenson, Erby Boyd, John Williams and Allen Armstrong. Williams, Petition of Allen D. Gentry asking relief for the purchase and court Monroe 1839 110 Nathaniel (Judge) cost of land in the Hiwassee District claimed as reservation land by Bold Hunter of the Cherokee Nation. Named in petition: Judge Nathaniel Williams. Williams, S. Petition of S. Williams asking compensation for transporting the Jackson 1839 53 prisoners and attending court for the case of State of Tennessee versus Jesse Dees. Named in petition: Edward Pate, Charles Powell and Mr. Robert Searcy. Williams, Thomas Petition of Eli Cleveland regarding land in Hiwassee District. Named in Knox 1839 39 petition: James McIntosh, a native of the Cherokee Nation, Presly Cleveland, William Pennington, Jeremiah Ruth, Joseph Ruth, Miller Fran, Mr. Lea, Mr. Churchwell and Thomas Williams. Williams, William Petition of James Conn, Grainger County Collector, regarding Grainger 1839 77 (Esquire) payment for his services. Named in petition: Thomas Gill, Edward Tate and William Williams, Esquire. Wilson County – Petition of William B. Viverette asking for a change in the line Wilson 1837 58 boundaries between the 1st and 2nd civil districts. Wilson, Joab Petition of Joab Wilson asking his charter to construct a bridge across Haywood 1839 7 Hatchie River be amended to allow him to provide ferry service across the river as the bridge has collapsed. Wilson, John T. Petition of John T. Wilson and Allen Jones asking they be granted a Monroe 1839 111 charter for a turnpike road from Tellico Plains to Unaka Mountain. Winchester Petition of trustees of Winchester Female Academy asking for an Franklin 1837 127 Female Academy appropriation to help relief the debt of the academy.

Winchester, TN Petition from Franklin County asking a charter be granted for a Franklin 1839 50 turnpike from Winchester by way of Jasper to Chattanooga. Winston, Joseph Petition of Nathan G. Pinson asking for duplicate copies of land Lincoln 1839 3 grants. Named in petition: Richard Cooke, Joseph Winston, Joel Pinson, John B. Hogg and John Parker. Wolf River Petition from Fayette and Shelby Counties asking the act declaring Fayette, 1839 89 the Wolf River navigable be repealed. Shelby Wolf River Petition from Fayette County against the repeal of the act declaring Fayette 1839 113 Wolf River navigable. Wolfe River Petition from Shelby County asking repeal of the law declaring Wolfe Shelby 1839 6 River navigable. Woodbury, TN Petition from Cannon County asking that a chancery court be Cannon 1839 127 established at Woodbury, Tennessee. Woodfork, (Mr.) Petition of Spencer Payne asking compensation for his services. Haywood 1837 23 Named in petition: Mr. Woodfork, Mr. Huntsman & Mr. Dyer. (See also Acts of TN 1824, Chapter 128, Sections 1 & 2, Page 122) Woods, Davy Petition asking for the emancipation of Davy Woods, a man of color. Davidson 1837 157 Named in petition: Robert Woods. (42 supporting signatures) Woods, Madison Three Petitions from the ladies of Jefferson County regarding anti- Jefferson 1837 147 liquor laws. Folder also contains a letter from Thomas Snoddy to John Cocke. Named in letter: Colonel Watkins, Allen Mathes, Elijah Carson, Mr. McCuistron, Colonel Roper, Benjamin Hickman, George Branard, Colonel Smith, Mr. Moore, Madison Woods, Edmund Bell and Reverend James H. Gass. Woods, Robert Petition asking for the emancipation of Davy Woods, a man of color. Davidson 1837 157 Named in petition: Robert Woods. (42 supporting signatures) Wooldridge, Petition from Henry and adjoining Counties asking a charter be Henry 1837 97 William A. granted to construct a railroad from the Tennessee River to Paris, Tennessee and then on to the Kentucky State Line. Named in petition: W. J. Dewett, James A. McMeans, William Fritzgerald, John Jenkins, William A. Wooldridge, William Arthur, John Swayne, John Ray & Joshua Swayne. Word, Thomas C. Petition from Cannon County asking for an appropriation for the Cannon 1837 22 building of a male academy. Recommended to serve as Trustees: James Taylor, James Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Eli A. Fisher & Thomas C. Word. Wright, Thomas Petition submitted by citizens of Coffee County asking the railroad Coffee 1839 10 which currently ends in Chattanooga at the Tennessee River be extended to Nashville. Named in petition: William S. Watterson, Robert S. Rayburn, Major Lecil Bobo, William A. Hickerson, H. B. Davidson, Levi Donnell, Daniel McLean, Joseph Hickerson, Thomas Wright, William P. Hickerson, John Hickerson, and W. S. Mooney. Young, Francis Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Gallatin, Sumner 1839 42 Tennessee asking the corporate limits of the town be extended. Named in petition: Francis Young, Mr. Guild, General Joseph Miller and B. Walkins. Young, James Petition from Jackson County pertaining to the obstruction of Roaring Jackson 1837 174 River by John Cummings and the need for a bridge over the river. Named in the petition: Judge Creathers and James Young. Young, William B. Petition of William B. Young asking relief from payment of merchant’s Dickson 1839 120 tax.