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Tennessee Petitions 1821

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition

Number

Anderson, Daniel Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding

land in the Hiwassee District. Named in petition: John McIntosh,

Elizabeth McIntosh (alias Betsy Fallingwater) & Elijah Hurst.

McMinn 1821 122

Anderson, Isaac Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

Avy, Abraham Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked

Deer River for navigation. Supporting statements of Abraham Avy,

John Cady, James Neville, William Langford, & Benjamin

Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Bacon, A. S. Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob

Wells. Named in petition: George Morris.

Roane 1821 179

Bank Notes Petition of Rutherford & Williamson Counties concerning the issue

of small notes.

Rutherford,

Williamson

1821 75

Bank Notes Petition from Town of Franklin asking that the Mayor and aldermen

be allowed to issue small bank notes.

Williamson 1821 150

Bank of Tennessee Petition from Hawkins County asking the Bank of Tennessee to

issue $30,000.00 of small bank notes.

Hawkins 1821 111

Barber, Edward Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell

deceased brother‟s estate to settle his debts.

1821 148

Barber, Samuel Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell


1821 148

Barrow, Wilie A protest from Davidson, Wilson, and Rutherford Counties against a

wharfage fee on cedar timber transported by river. Named in

petition: Wilie Barrow.

Davidson,

Wilson,

Rutherford

1821 59

Barton, Joshua Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,

William Stokes. Statements of Solomon & Luresay Ren, James

Sanders, Moses & Elizabeth L. Wallen, Henry Cooper, Joshua

Barton, John Bealey.

Rutherford 1821 44

Bass, John Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be

appointed Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Robert Branch.

Wilson 1821 138

Bealey, John Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Beaty, Martin Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation

for building a road in Claiborne County. Named in petition: Martin

Beaty, Samuel Hogan. (see Private Acts of Tennessee – 1819,

Chapter 83, pages 96-97)

Claiborne 1821 131

Beaty, Martin Petition from Claiborne County regarding a turnpike road to the

Cumberland Gap. Named in petition: Martin Beaty.

Claiborne 1821 146

Beech, Joel Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be

annexed to Campbell County. Named in petition: Joel Beech, P.

Sharp, Jesse Yoakum, & George Hamblin.

Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132

Bell, William M. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,

Sarah (Sally) Gossett Huntchinson. Statements of R. Murphy,

William M. Bell, William H. Earle. (See also 1820-91)

Robertson 1821 40

Beshears, Elizabeth Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,

Archibald Young. Named in petition: Robert Knight. Statements of

Elizabeth Beshears, Rebecka Hopkins, Samson Connor, & Pryor

Lasson. (35 supporting signatures.)

Wilson 1821 69

Bigsby, James Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of

David and Andrew Taylor. James Bigsby named in petition

1821 198

Black, Thomas Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that

John F. Harman, Amos Lewis, Abner Taylor, William Cain, Robert

Wilson, Thomas Black, Isaac Swan, & John Layton be appointed as

Justices of the Peace. (200 signatures)

Madison 1821 60

Blount County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn

Counties asking to form a new county.

Blount,

Monroe,

Roane,

McMinn

1821 9

Blount County,

annexation

Petition from certain citizens of Blount County asking they be

annexed to Monroe County.

Blount,

Monroe

1821 119

Bond, Francis Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis

Bond.

Warren 1821 20

Bond, Francis Wilson Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis

Wilson Bond. Affidavit of John Rodgers.

Warren 1821 183

Bond, Jesse Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis

Bond.

Warren 1821 20

Bond, John Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis

Bond.

Warren 1821 20

Bond, John Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis


Warren 1821 183

Boyd, William Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,

Richard Webb. Statements of Uriah York & William Boyd.

Warren 1821 68

Bradford, James (Major

General)

Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the

court martial of Brigadier General James Bradford. Named in

petition: Major General John Cocke, Major Alexander S. Outlaw, &

Captain William Kelly.

Jefferson 1821 151

Bradshaw, James Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James

Bradshaw. Named in Petition: James Connor & Pleasant H. Butler.

Sevier 1821 4

Branch Bank of

Tennessee

Petition from the stockholders of the Branch Bank of Tenn. Located

at Carthage regarding changing face value of gold and silver

deposits.

Smith 1821 178

Branch, Robert Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be


Wilson 1821 138

Brewer, Howel Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy

Williams Murrell (alias Nancy Lawson). Named in petition:

Christian Pearson. Statements by Captain David S. Rogers, George

Rogers, Howel Brewer, & John Green.

Hawkins 1821 70

Bridge Petition from Town of Columbia opposed to transfer of funds from

water company to the bridge company and merging of the two.

Maury 1821 21

Brooks, Elizabeth Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,

Elizabeth Brooks. Statements of John & Polly Foster. (11 supporting

signatures.) An opposing petition of Elizabeth Brooks asking for the

divorce to be denied. (Her petition has 25 supporting signatures.)

Warren 1821 43

Brooks, William Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,




Warren 1821 43

Brown, James (Capt.) Petition of Capt. James Brown of the 44th Regt. Williamson County

(Franklin Troopers) asking to muster his Co. in present uniform.

Williamson 1821 114

Brown, Phillip Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly

Thompson Brown. Named in petition, William Thompson. (26

supporting signatures.)

Lincoln 1821 51

Brown, Polly

Thompson

Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly



Lincoln 1821 51

Bruss, James Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck

River and a road from Nashville to Fayetteville.

Bedford,

Maury

1821 74

Bryan, William Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.

White‟s Company; William Bryan and Zacariah Hunley of Capt.

Thomas Kesterson„s Company; as Justices of the Peace.

Greene 1821 93

Bryant, Ahaz (Captain) Petition of Eleventh Regiment, Captain Ahaz Bryant‟s Company of

Volunteer Riflemen, asking that Volunteer Companies be permitted

to choose their own uniforms.

Sevier 1821 3


Number

Buckhannon, (Captain) Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the

southern boundary of the county. Also ask that John T. Patterson &

Hardy O‟Guin be appointed as Justices of the Peace for Capt.

Buckhannon‟s Company.

Humphreys 1821 81

Buncher, Samuel

(Colonel)

Petition of George Monroe asking compensation for arms. Named in

petition: Col. Samuel Buncher.

Grainger 1821 87

Burrus, Michael Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,

Michael Burrus.

1821 27

Burrus, Polly Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,

Michael Burrus.

1821 27

Butler, Pleasant H. Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James


Sevier 1821 4

Byrd, Jesse Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying

bail for Abel R. Richardson.

Roane 1821 180

Cadwell, Daniel

(Captain)

Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be

appointed Justice of the Peace for Captain Daniel Cardwell‟s

Company.

Grainger 1821 193

Cady, John Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Cain, William Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Caldwell, A. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:

Timothy Terrell, Stokely Donelson, Thomas Caldwell, & Andrew

M. Lusk. Affidavit of John C., Caldwell & A. Caldwell.

Rutherford 1821 162

Caldwell, Ballard Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Caldwell, John An address presented at the 7th Annual Convention of the

Manumission Society regarding slavery presented by John Caldwell.

1821 190

Caldwell, John C. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Caldwell, Thomas Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Campbell County,

annexation

Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be



Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132

Campbell, David Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh

Hayes, heirs of Samuel Hayes asking for a duplicate land warrant.

Named in petition: George A. Suggs, David Campbell, & Hugh

Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Cannon, Hugh Petition from Maury County asking a pension for Hugh Cannon. (97

signatures).

Maury 1821 100

Carding, Jacob Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary

Norman Carding. Statement by William James.

Montgomery 1821 177

Carding, Mary Norman Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Montgomery 1821 177

Carr, William P. Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her

husband, George Cobb (alias Chealley). Named in petition: Peterson

Steward, & William P. Carr. Statements by William P. Carr &

Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Carrick Academy Petition from the Trustees of Carrick Academy regarding school

lands.

Franklin 1821 28

Carroll County Petition from citizens west of the Tenn. River to form a new county

to be called Carrell (Carroll).

Carroll 1821 29

Carroll County Petition from Stewart County asking they be reduced to

Constitutional size with the Tennessee River as its western

boundary. Also request a new county be laid off to be known as

Carroll County. (Many signatures)

Stewart,

Carroll

1821 189

Carthage, TN, bank Petition from stockholders of the bank at Carthage regarding stock. Smith 1821 136

Cashon, David Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor

without a license.

1821 118

Chapman, John H. Petition of John H. Chapman asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Cocke 1821 112

Chase, (Captain) Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James

Curnutt as Justice of the Peace for Capt. Chases‟ Company.

Jefferson 1821 76

Chealley, George Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Cherry, Daniel Petition of Daniel Cherry regarding a land grant. Hardin 1821 142

Chickasaw Purchase Petition protesting lack of opportunity for pre-exemptions as

contrasted with settlers in the Chickasaw Purchase.

1821 197

Cicke, John (Major

General)





Jefferson 1821 151

Claiborne County,

annexation

Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be



Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132

Claiborne County,

Roads

Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation




Claiborne 1821 131

Clark, Edward Petition of Edward Clark asking for privilege of using his plan to

tow boats over rapids on Tennessee Rivers.

1821 201

Clark, Simeon B. Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos

Miligan, Jesse Goodwin, David James, John Webb, Abner Pearee,

James Gouldsbey be appointed as Justices of the Peace. Also named

in the petition: Simeon B. Clark, Col. Edward Gwin, Capt. Reed,

Capt. Swisher, Capt. Fores, & Capt. Tarrent.

Obion 1821 45

Clay, William Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats

in legislature and that a new election be held. Named in Petition:

David Tate. Affidavits of: Noah Jarnagin, William Clay, & William

Lain.

Grainger 1821 95

Cobb, George Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Cobb, Sarah Burnley Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Cockrill, John Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)

free as desired by will of Thomas Malloy, deceased. Named in

petition: John Overton, James Mulherrin, Andrew Emery, and a

Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Columbia, TN Petition from Town of Columbia opposed to transfer of funds from

water company to the bridge company and merging of the two.

Maury 1821 21

Condray, Dennis Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation




Claiborne 1821 131


Number

Connor, James Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James


Sevier 1821 4

Connor, Samson Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Cook, George Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture

payment for George Cook. Also named: Elisha Elmore.

Morgan,

Overton

1821 10

Cook, Henry Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima

Odleby Foster. Named in petition: John Nave, Henry Cook.

Statements by Hezekiah Dannelly, Nancy Dannelly & John Lyon.

Carter 1821 176

Cooper, Henry Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Copeland, Anthony M.

(Colonel)

Petition of the “Columbia Blues”, Light Infantry Company, Tenn.

Militia, asking right to choose their uniforms. Also asking authority

to purchase needed arms. Named in petition: Col. Anthony M.

Copeland.

Maury 1821 47

Coulter, Thomas Petition of Thomas Coulter asking relief. Bledsoe 1821 135

Court Martial Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the




Jefferson 1821 151

Court Martial Petition from Militia Officers of Maury County asking compensation

for attending court martial of Captain Wilks.

Maury 1821 186

Court of Quorum Petition from Warren County concerning the Court of Quorum and

those called for jury duty.

Warren 1821 144

Courts Petition of Jackson & White Counties to abolish certain courts. Jackson, White 1821 46

Courts Memorial from citizens of Davidson County asking the legislature

to revise current court organization, case loads, etc.

Davidson 1821 72

Courts Petition from Maury County regarding 1.) organization of the county

courts and 2.) function of the State Bank.

Maury 1821 155

Craig, David Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,

Avery M. Hicklin. Statements of David Craig, Samuel H. Smith, &

Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Craighead, Benjamin Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be


Company.

Grainger 1821 193

Cresp, Tilman A. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,


Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Criddle, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John

Stump, regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.

Named in petition: Philip Shute, Thomas Shute, & John Criddle.

Davidson 1821 156

Crowson, Aaron Petition of Aaron Crowson asking relief from paying bond for James


Sevier 1821 4

Cumberland Gap Petition from Claiborne County regarding a turnpike road to the

Cumberland Gap. Named in petition: Martin Beaty.

Claiborne 1821 146

Cumberland Turnpike Petition from Overton & White Counties regarding toll gates on

Cumberland Turnpike.

Overton,

White

1821 103

Cuningham, William T. Petition of William T. Cuningham asking that the property of

Thomas Howard, deceased, be sold to satisfy debts.

Lawrence 1821 158

Curin, R. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,

Hannah Miller Kinnard. Statements by: P. F. Pearson, R. Currin, &

David Mason. (21 supporting signatures.)

Williamson 1821 101

Curnutt, James Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James


Jefferson 1821 76

Curnutt, James Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be

appointed as Justice of the Peace, John Fair, James Curnutt, Peter

Eckle, & Aaron Pierce.

Jefferson 1821 154

Dalton, Aseaneak Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Dalton, Sally Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her

husband, Carter Henderson. Named in petition: Sally Dalton, & John

Davis. (25 signatures)

Morgan 1821 96

Dam Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck


Bedford,

Maury

1821 74

Dam Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of

Noluchucky River.

Greene 1821 205

Dannelly, Hezekiah Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Dannelly, Nancy Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Davidson County,

annexation

Petition from certain Davidson County residents asking they be

annexed to Williamson County.

Davidson,

Williamson

1821 164

Davidson County,

annexation

Petitions for and against the annexation of part of Rutherford County

to Davidson County.

Rutherford,

Davidson

1821 207

Davis, John Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her



Morgan 1821 96

Davis, Nancy W. Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,

Thomas C. Davis. (18 supporting signatures)

1821 141

Davis, Thomas C. Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,


1821 141

Dennis, John Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,

Elisha Sullivan. Statements by John Dennis & John Sanford. (5


Davidson 1821 192

DePriest, Randolph, Sr. Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be

allowed to retail liquor without a license.

Hickman 1821 126

Dickson County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys

Counties to form a new county by using a portion of land from each

of these counties.

Dickson,

Stewart,

Montgomery,

Humphreys

1821 34

Dickson County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys

Counties to form a new county.

Dickson,

Montgomery,

Stewart,

Humphreys

1821 196

Divorce Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,

Lemuel W. Stone. Signatures of 13 of her neighbors supporting this

request. (see 1823-21)

Maury 1821 11

Divorce Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her

husband, William Smith.

1821 15

Divorce Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,

Martha Mark Patton. Named in Petition: James Monroe. A statement

of James Patton. (24 supporting signatures.)

Davidson 1821 18

Divorce Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in

petition: Jesse Trires. A letter from Elizabeth is also included.

Warren 1821 19

Divorce Statement of Jesse Bond regarding the divorce of John and Francis

Bond.

Warren 1821 20

Divorce Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy

McMinn. Her petition asking for the divorce to be referred to a

judiciary hearing.

1821 22

Divorce Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,

Isabella Donnelly Falvey. Supporting statement of Hugh Falvey.

Roane 1821 25


Number

Divorce Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,

Hodge Rayburn. (18 supporting signatures.)

Hickman 1821 26

Divorce Petition of Polly Burrus asking for a divorce from her husband,

Michael Burrus.

1821 27

Divorce Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,

Joseph Morris. Named in petition: Mary Richmond. Statements of

Benjamin Grissum, & Jamima Lovel.

Sumner 1821 37

Divorce Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah

Beesley Keye.

Davidson 1821 38

Divorce Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor

Line.

Rutherford 1821 39

Divorce Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

Divorce Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,

Nancy Jamison. 66 supporting signatures. (see also 1819-102)

Maury 1821 41

Divorce Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,


Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Divorce Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,




Warren 1821 43

Divorce Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Divorce Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.

(212 Signatures.)

1821 48

Divorce Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her

husband, John P. Smith. Statements of Levi H. Reaves & Alfred A.

Edney. (10 supporting signatures.)

Williamson 1821 49

Divorce Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,

Sally Carson Lewis. Statements of Sally Lewis, George L. Smith,

Buckhannon James, Samuel Lewis, Jr., John Holland, & Claybourne

Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

Divorce Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly



Lincoln 1821 51

Divorce Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her

husband, Isaac Henley.

Robertson 1821 52

Divorce Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy

Sperry Weaver. Statements by Dandridge Moss & Rebekah Gwyn.

(41 supporting signatures.)

Wilson 1821 53

Divorce Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband

James N. Swaney. (See also 1820-66)

Davidson 1821 54

Divorce Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary

Selvidge. Statement of Nancy Oaks. (See also 1820-25)

Monroe 1821 55

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,

James Street. (27 supporting signatures.)

Sumner 1821 56

Divorce Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,

Shewbridge Ramsey. Statements by Jesse Milliken, Edmund Keen &

Samuel Jepson. (9 supporting signatures.)

Sumner 1821 57

Divorce Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy

Newsom Taylor. Statements by Thomas Lofton, Larken Johnson,

Hardy Miller, & James Higgins.

Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Divorce Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce.

Wilson 1821 65

Divorce Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,

Thomas Oliver. Statements of James McMillan & Alexander

McMillan.

Knox 1821 66

Divorce Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,

Nancy Perenpile Midkiffe. Statements by Margaret Long, Elizabeth

Purkeypile, & Rachel Purkepile.

Grainger 1821 67

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1821 68

Divorce Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Divorce Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Divorce Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,

David Logue.

Warren 1821 82

Divorce Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace

Mars Patrick. Statements of Daniel Eleazer, Robert Henderson &

Wiley Patrick. (19 supporting signatures.)

Warren 1821 83

Divorce Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her



Morgan 1821 96

Divorce Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,

Sally Grooms Jiams. (45 signatures)

Sumner 1821 97

Divorce Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,

William Justice. Named in petition: Dr. Timothy Walton, & Lou

Dyer.

1821 98

Divorce Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,

Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Josiah

Harrison, & William Jiles.

1821 99

Divorce Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,



Williamson 1821 101

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,

Champness Kensee. Statements by William Lauderdale, John Mills,

& Peter W. Lucus. (16 supporting signatures)

Sumner 1821 108

Divorce Petition of Nancy W. Davis asking for divorce from her husband,


1821 141

Divorce Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy

Christian Dodson. Statements by Martin Dodson, Elijah Dodson,

Obediah Ginnings, Elizabeth Ginnings, Elizabeth Dodson & Jay

McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Divorce Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,

Eleanor Gassaway Farr. Statement of Robert D. Patrick. 10

supporting signatures. (see also 1826-98)

Rutherford 1821 152

Divorce Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Divorce Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,

Lucretia Bryant Dyer. Named in petition: Elijah Whitney.

Sumner 1821 171

Divorce Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Divorce Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Montgomery 1821 177

Divorce Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John

Drake. Statement by Ephraim W. Foster.

Davidson 1821 181


Number

Divorce Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis


Warren 1821 183

Divorce Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a

divorce from her husband, James Watson, by Rev. William Hume &

Joseph K. Kane.

Davidson 1821 184

Divorce Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,

Ann Smith Kimbrough. Statement by William Hopkins & Samuel

Sellars.

Jefferson 1821 185

Divorce Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her

husband, William Hamlet. Affidavit of James Miller.

Warren 1821 187

Divorce Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary

L. Carney Gardner. Statements by William A. Earl & Elias Fort, Jr.

Robertson 1821 188

Divorce Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,



Davidson 1821 192

Dodson, Elijah Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Dodson, Elizabeth Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Dodson, Jehu Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Dodson, Martin Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Dodson, Nancy

Christian

Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Donalson, John Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John

Donalson and William Hogan be appointed Justice of the Peace.

Jefferson 1821 23

Donalson, Stokely Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land

warrant. Stokely Donalson named in petition. Contains a printed

copy of land grant.

Greene 1821 206

Donelson, Stokely Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Doughety, Rebekar Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar

Doughety asking relief for Thomas Palmer, Jr., from a fine for

failing to appear in a case against Joseph McPeters at Knoxville.

Cocke 1821 134

Drake, John Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John


Davidson 1821 181

Drake, Sarah Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John


Davidson 1821 181

Duck River Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck


Bedford,

Maury

1821 74

Dugger, Alexander Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.



Greene 1821 93

Dunlap, Robert Petition of Gabriel McCraw, sheriff of Hawkins County, asking

compensation for the keeping and transfer of the prisoner Robert

Dunlap from Hawkins to Campbell County.

Hawkins,

Campbell

1821 94

Dyer, Ahasmerus Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sumner 1821 171

Dyer, Lou Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,


Dyer.

1821 98

Dyer, Lucretia Bryant Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sumner 1821 171

Dykes, Jacob Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of

Noluchucky River.

Greene 1821 205

Earl, William A. Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Robertson 1821 188

Earle, William H. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

East Tennessee Petition of East Tennessee concerning funding to improve road from

Jonesboro to Tennessee / North Carolina line.

1821 133

Eckle, Peter Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be



Jefferson 1821 154

Edney, Alfred A. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her



Williamson 1821 49

Eleazer, Daniel Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace



Warren 1821 83

Elections Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats



Lain.

Grainger 1821 95

Elections Petition from Morgan County asking permission to change time of

holding elections about location of county seat.

Morgan 1821 105

Elmore, Elisha Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture


Morgan,

Overton

1821 10

Emancipation Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Emancipation Petition asking a law be passed allowing masters who desired to do

so to free their slaves

1821 124

Emery, Andrew Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Estate Administration Petition from White County regarding estate administrations. White 1821 13a

Estate Settlement Petition of Samuel & Edward Barber requesting permission to sell


1821 148

Ewing, Alexander Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John

Stump regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.


Davidson 1821 156

Fair, John Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be



Jefferson 1821 154

Fallingwater, Betsy Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

Falvey, Hugh Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,


Roane 1821 25

Falvey, Isabella

Donnelly

Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,


Roane 1821 25


Number

Falvey, John F. Petition of John F. Falvey asking for a divorce from his wife,


Roane 1821 25

Farr, Eleanor Gassaway Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,



Rutherford 1821 152

Farr, George Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,



Rutherford 1821 152

Fees, Tax Officers‟ Petition asking that the fees for tax officers be lowered. Concern

over maintaining a well disciplined militia in times of peace.

1821 88

Ferry Petition asking that ferry law of 1807 be changed to allow the

transporting of passengers in either direction.

1821 200

Fores, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Forked Deer River Petition from Western District (Forked Deer River area) asking new

counties be laid off and established. (292 signatures)

1821 61

Formwalt, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Formwalt regarding the administration of the

estate of her deceased husband, John Formwalt.

Knox 1821 166

Formwalt, John Petition of Elizabeth Formwalt regarding the administration of the

estate of her deceased husband, John Formwalt.

Knox 1821 166

Fort, Elias, Jr. Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Robertson 1821 188

Foster, Ephraim W. Petition of Sarah Drake asking for a divorce from her husband, John


Davidson 1821 181

Foster, Jemima Odleby Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Foster, John Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,




Warren 1821 43

Foster, Polly Petition of William Brooks asking for a divorce from his wife,




Warren 1821 43

Foster, Thomas Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Frazier, Julian Petition of Julian Frazier asking compensation for attending the




Jefferson 1821 151

French Broad River Petition from south of the French Broad River asking for extended

time to make land payments.

1821 91

Fuqua, Moses Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to

retail liquor without a license.

Hickman 1821 128

Furr, Eleanor Gassaway Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,



Rutherford 1821 152

Furr, George Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,



Rutherford 1821 152

Gardner, Henry Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Robertson 1821 188

Gardner, Mary L.

Carney

Petition of Henry Gardner asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Robertson 1821 188

German Settlement List of German settlers asking that certain quarter sections of land be

granted at 12 1/2 cents per acre. Want German preacher to settle in

their midst. (petition in folder but not on microfilm)

Monroe 1821 208a

Gibson, Benjamin O. Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the

upkeep of a certain road. Named in petition: John Hemmers, Aquilla

Nail.

Bledsoe 1821 107

Ginnings, Elizabeth Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Ginnings, Obediah Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

Goodwin, Jesse Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Gouldsbey, James Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Green, John Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Greene County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken

from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties so as to

form a new county. They request this because of the hardship of

those now living on isolated boundaries.

Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 73

Greene County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties

to form a new county from a portion of land from each of their

counties.

Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 89

Greene County, Roads Petition from Greene County regarding roads. Greene 1821 109

Greeneville College Petition from the Trustees of Greeneville College asking state aid. Greene 1821 110

Grissum, Benjamin Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 37

Guardianship Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for

her husband, Jesse Humphreys.

Carter 1821 129

Gunter, Claybourne Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

Gwin, Edward

(Colonel)

Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Gwyn, Rebekah Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Wilson 1821 53

Hackler, George Petition of McMinn County asking a grant of land for George

Hackler disabled, and now living in the in Hiwassee District.

McMinn 1821 6

Hamblin, George Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be



Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132


Number

Hamlet, Cynthia Miller Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her


Warren 1821 187

Hamlet, William Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her


Warren 1821 187

Hardin, John Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,

Benjamin Webb, & John Hardin, commissioners appointed by North

Carolina legislature to complete a road from Raleigh, North Carolina

to Knoxville, Tennessee, asking the cooperation of Tennessee in

building the section from the North Carolina line to Jonesborough,

Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Harman, John F. Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Harrison, Josiah Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,



1821 99

Harvey, John Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Hawkins County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken




Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 73

Hawkins County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties


counties.

Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 89

Hayes, Andrew Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Hayes, Campbell Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Hayes, Charles Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Hayes, Hugh Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Hayes, Samuel Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Hemmers, John Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the


Nail.

Bledsoe 1821 107

Henderson, Carter Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her



Morgan 1821 96

Henderson, Polly Davis Petition of Polly Davis Henderson asking for a divorce from her



Morgan 1821 96

Henderson, Robert Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace



Warren 1821 83

Henderson, Thomas Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land


copy of land grant.

Greene 1821 206

Henderson, William Petition of John Walker asking to cut a road through the land of

William Henderson.

Sevier 1821 2

Henley, Isaac Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her


Robertson 1821 52

Henley, Rhoda Byrns Petition of Rhoda Byrns Henley asking for a divorce from her


Robertson 1821 52

Herdon, Joseph Petition asking that John C. Wormley be appointed magistrate

occasioned by the resignation of Joseph Herdon.

Maury 1821 202

Hess, William A.

(Judge)

Petition asking appointment of William A. Hess as judge in Western

District.

1821 16

Hiawasse District Petition from Cocke County regarding land payments in the

Hiawasse District.

Cocke 1821 32

Hicklin, Avery M. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,


Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Hicklin, Mary T. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,


Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Hickman County,

annexation

Petition of Maury County citizens living in section being claimed by

Hickman County, protesting annexation to Hickman County.

Maury,

Hickman

1821 71

Hickman County,

boundaries

Petition regarding the eastern boundary line of Hickman & Maury

Counties.

Maury,

Hickman

1821 137

Higgins, James Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Hill, William Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation




Claiborne 1821 131

Hiwassee District Petition of Joseph Norwell asking compensation for advertising

Hiwassee District land sale.

Rutherford 1821 12

Hiwassee District Petition of James McFarland regarding land in the Hiwassee District.

(See also 1823-101 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section

5 Page 193)

Monroe 1821 84

Hiwassee District Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

Hiwassee District Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in

Hiwassee District. Mentioned in petition: Gov. McMinn, John

McGill, & Joel Kitchum. Speaks of Cherokee removal and Treaties

of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

Hogan, Samuel Petition of William Hill and & Dennis Condray asking compensation




Claiborne 1821 131

Hogan, William Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John


Jefferson 1821 23

Holland, Frederick C. Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of

Shannonsville. Also ask that James Right, Frederick C. Holland &

Jackson White be appointed as commissioners.

Perry 1821 78

Holland, John Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50


Number

Hood, James Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John



Davidson 1821 156

Hoover, Jacob Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Hopkins, Rebecka Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Hopkins, William Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sellars.

Jefferson 1821 185

Horton, Nathan Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,





Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Houston, William Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,

proprietors of turnpike road asking yearly tax for upkeep of road.

Greene 1821 90

Howard, Thomas Petition of William T. Cuningham asking that the property of

Thomas Howard, deceased, be sold to satisfy debts.

Lawrence 1821 158

Hume, William (Rev.) Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a


Joseph K. Kane.

Davidson 1821 184

Humphreys County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys


of these counties.

Dickson,

Stewart,

Montgomery,

Humphreys

1821 34

Humphreys County Petition from Humphreys County regarding the location of the

county seat.

Humphreys 1821 173

Humphreys County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys


Dickson,

Montgomery,

Stewart,

Humphreys

1821 196

Humphreys County,

boundaries

Petition of Perry & Humphreys Counties regarding a permanent line

between these two Counties.

Humphreys,

Perry

1821 79

Humphreys County,

boundaries

Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the




Humphreys 1821 81

Humphreys County,

boundaries

Petition from Humphreys County asking the Tennessee River serve

as the west boundary of Humphreys County and a new county be

established on the west side of the River.

Humphreys 1821 175

Humphreys, Jesse Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for


Carter 1821 129

Humphreys, Mary Petition of Mary Humphreys asking she be appointed as guardian for


Carter 1821 129

Hunley, Zacariah Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.



Greene 1821 93

Huntchinson, Ambrose Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

Huntchinson, Sally

Gossett

Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

Huntchinson, Sarah

Gossett

Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

Hurst, Elijah Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

Indians, Cherokee

Removal

Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in



of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

Indians, Chickasaw

Nation

Petition from Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation Council asking for a

law forbidding sale of liquor to people of Chickasaw Nation.

1821 5

Indians, Chickasaw

Purchase

Petition protesting lack of opportunity for pre-exemptions as

contrasted with settlers in the Chickasaw Purchase.

1821 197

Jackson County,

annexation

Petition of Jackson County to annex part to Overton County. Jackson,

Overton

1821 106

James Island Petition from Perry & Hardin Counties asking that a law be passed

so that settlers may obtain land grants on James Island.

Perry, Hardin 1821 80

James, Buckhannon Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

James, David Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

James, William Petition of Jacob Carding asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Montgomery 1821 177

Jameson, George Petition of George Jameson asking compensation for services. Monroe 1821 85

Jamison, Hosea Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,


Maury 1821 41

Jamison, Nancy Petition from Hosea Jamison asking for a divorce from his wife,


Maury 1821 41

Jarnagin, Noah Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats



Lain.

Grainger 1821 95

Jasper, TN Petition from the Town of Jasper seeking permission to enlarge the

main street.

Marion 1821 121

Jenkins, Jeremiah Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,



1821 99

Jenkins, Sara Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,



1821 99

Jepson, Samuel Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 57

Jiams, Sally Grooms Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sumner 1821 97

Jiams, William L. Petition of William L. Jiams asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sumner 1821 97

Jiles, William Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,

Jeremiah Jenkins. Petition signed by: Abraham Lillard, Joshia


1821 99


Number

Johnson, Larken Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Jones, Elizabeth Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in


Warren 1821 19

Jones, James Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in


Warren 1821 19

Jonesboro, TN Petition of East Tennessee concerning funding to improve road from

Jonesboro to Tennessee / North Carolina line.

1821 133

Jonesborough, TN Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,





Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Justice of the Peace Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John


Jefferson 1821 23

Justice of the Peace Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Justice of the Peace Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Justice of the Peace Petition of Jefferson County asking the appointment of James


Jefferson 1821 76

Justice of the Peace Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the




Humphreys 1821 81

Justice of the Peace Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.



Greene 1821 93

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be


Wilson 1821 138

Justice of the Peace Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be



Jefferson 1821 154

Justice of the Peace Petition from Grainger County asking Benjamin Craighead be


Company.

Grainger 1821 193

Justice, Esther Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,


Dyer.

1821 98

Justice, William Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,


Dyer.

1821 98

Kane, Joseph K. Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a


Joseph K. Kane.

Davidson 1821 184

Keen, Edmund Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 57

Kelly, Matthew Petition from McMinn County to give Matthew Kelly land on which

he has built a mill in Hiwassee District. (122 signatures.)

McMinn 1821 31

Kelly, William

(Captain)





Jefferson 1821 151

Kensee, Champness Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 108

Kensee, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 108

Kesterson, Thomas

(Captain)

Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.



Greene 1821 93

Keye, Delilah Beesley Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah

Beesley Keye.

Davidson 1821 38

Keye, Tandy Petition of Tandy Keye asking for a divorce from his wife, Delilah

Beesley Keye.

Davidson 1821 38

Kimbrough, Ann Smith Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sellars.

Jefferson 1821 185

Kimbrough, Thomas Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sellars.

Jefferson 1821 185

King, Austin Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying


Roane 1821 180

King, Francis A. Petition from Blount County asking a widow, Francis A. King, be

given land.

Blount 1821 140

Kinnard, David C. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,



Williamson 1821 101

Kinnard, Hanah Miller Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,



Williamson 1821 101

Kitchum, Joel Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in



of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

Knight, Robert Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Lain, William Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats



Lain.

Grainger 1821 95

Lambert, Joseph Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113

Land Claims Petition from Monroe County concerning conflicting land claims. Monroe 1821 86

Land Grant Petition of McMinn County asking a grant of land for George

Hackler disabled, and now living in the in Hiwassee District.

McMinn 1821 6

Land Grant Petition of Daniel Cherry regarding a land grant. Hardin 1821 142

Land Grants Petition from Perry & Hardin Counties asking that a law be passed

so that settlers may obtain land grants on James Island.

Perry, Hardin 1821 80

Land Office (Hiwassee

District)

Petition asking the opening of a land office & pre-exemption rights

for settlers who have improved land in the Hiwassee District.

1821 7

Land Office (Hiwassee

District)

Petition from the Hiwassee settlement asking the establishment of a

land office and pre-exemption rights for improved lands.

1821 8

Land Office, Seventh

District

Petition from Seventh District asking the land office be moved from

Pulaski to Lawrenceburg as it is more centrally located.

Lawrence,

Giles

1821 92


Number

Land Warrant Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Land Warrant Petition of heirs of Thomas Henderson, deceased, regarding a land


copy of land grant.

Greene 1821 206

Langford, Benjamin Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Langford, William Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Lasson, Pryor Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Lauderdale, William Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 108

Law, Ferry Petition asking that ferry law of 1807 be changed to allow the

transporting of passengers in either direction.

1821 200

Lawrence County,

Elections

Petition from Lawrence County regarding an additional precinct. Lawrence 1821 159

Laws, Wharfage Fee A protest from Davidson, Wilson, and Rutherford Counties against a

wharfage fee on cedar timber transported by river. Named in

petition: Wilie Barrow.

Davidson,

Wilson,

Rutherford

1821 59

Laws, Arbitration Petition from White County asking for a law permitting arbitration

as a means of settling disputes.

White 1821 13b

Laws, Banking Petition regarding banking laws of the State of Tennessee. 1821 117

Laws, Brokers Petition from Davidson County asking for laws regulating brokers. Davidson 1821 167

Laws, Debtor‟s Petition from citizens of Bedford and Rutherford Counties

concerning the Debtor‟s Law.

Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 1

Laws, Election Petition from Jackson County asking changes to existing election

laws.

Jackson 1821 169

Laws, Fees Petition asking the repeal of the quorum court and the reduction of

fees of county officials. (Cover sheet only, no actual petition.)

Warren 1821 195

Laws, Judicial System Petition from Williamson County regarding the Judiciary System.

(Many signatures)

Williamson 1821 139

Laws, Juries Petition from Greene County regarding the appointment of juries. Greene 1821 130

Laws, Militia Petition from Greene County requesting changes in present militia

laws.

Greene 1821 157

Laws, Militia Petition asking changes to the militia laws. 1821 174

Laws, Public Ferries Petition of sundry citizens of Blount County asking changes be made

to the law respecting roads and public ferries.

Blount 1821 120

Laws, Road Petition of sundry citizens of Blount County asking changes be made

to the law respecting roads and public ferries.

Blount 1821 120

Laws, Tax Petition from Giles County regarding fair & equal taxation of

Yeatman, Woods and Company.

Giles 1821 63

Laws, Tobacco Petition from Sumner County asking the tobacco law be amended. Sumner 1821 24

Lawson, Nancy Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Layton, John Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Lewis, Amos Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Lewis, Sally Carson Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

Lewis, Samuel, Doctor Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

Lewis, Samuel, Jr. Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

License, Merchants Petition of John H. Chapman asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Cocke 1821 112

License, Merchants Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113

License, Merchants Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor

without a license.

1821 118

License, Merchants Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to


Warren 1821 125

License, Merchants Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be


Hickman 1821 126

License, Merchants Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed

to retail liquor without a license.

Hickman 1821 127

License, Merchants Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to


Hickman 1821 128

License, Merchants Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without

a license.

1821 149

License, Merchants Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann

be allowed to retail liquor without a license.

Lawrence 1821 161

License, Merchants Petition of Arthur W. Maddox asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Lincoln 1821 168

License, Merchants Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a

license.

Maury 1821 182

Lillard, Abraham Petition of Sara Jenkins asking for a divorce from her husband,



1821 99

Line, Eleanor Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor

Line.

Rutherford 1821 39

Line, William Petition of William Line asking for a divorce from his wife Eleanor

Line.

Rutherford 1821 39

Liquor Petition from Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation Council asking for a

law forbidding sale of liquor to people of Chickasaw Nation.

1821 5

Liquor Petition of Joseph Lambert asking to retail liquor without a license. Blount 1821 113

Liquor Petition asking that David Cashon be permitted to retail liquor

without a license.

1821 118

Liquor Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to


Warren 1821 125

Liquor Petition of Hickman County asking Randolph DePriest, Sr., be


Hickman 1821 126

Liquor Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed


Hickman 1821 127

Liquor Petition from Hickman County asking Moses Fuqua be allowed to


Hickman 1821 128


Number

Liquor Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without

a license.

1821 149

Liquor Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann


Lawrence 1821 161

Liquor Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a

license.

Maury 1821 182

Lofton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Logue, David Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,

David Logue.

Warren 1821 82

Logue, Mary Petition of Mary Logue asking for a divorce from her husband,

David Logue.

Warren 1821 82

Long, Margaret Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,



Grainger 1821 67

Lottery Petition from certain citizens of Nashville asking permission to hold

a lottery.

Davidson 1821 165

Lovel, Jamima Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 37

Lucas, Peter W. Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 108

Lusk, Andrew M. Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Luttrell, William Petition of William Luttrell, a cripple, asking to retail liquor without

a license.

1821 149

Lynchburg, TN Petition of Lincoln County asking the town of Lynchburg be formed.

Named in petition: Thomas Roundtree, Esquire.

Lincoln 1821 58

Lyon, John Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Maddox, Arthur W. Petition of Arthur W. Maddox asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Lincoln 1821 168

Madison County Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Malloy, Thomas Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Mason, David Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,



Williamson 1821 101

Mason, Lee Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of

South Carolina regarding the estate of Mason Lee.

1821 17

Matlock, Henry Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

Maury County,

annexation

Petition of Maury County citizens living in section being claimed by

Hickman County, protesting annexation to Hickman County.

Maury,

Hickman

1821 71

Maury County,

boundaries

Petition regarding the eastern boundary line of Hickman & Maury

Counties.

Maury,

Hickman

1821 137

May, Daniel Petition asking Daniel May be permitted to retail liquor without a

license.

Maury 1821 182

McAdow, Patsy Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.

(212 Signatures.)

1821 48

McAdow, Samuel Petition asking a divorce be given to Samuel and Patsy McAdow.

(212 Signatures.)

1821 48

McCann, John Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann


Lawrence 1821 161

McCann, William Petition from Lawrence County asking that John & William McCann


Lawrence 1821 161

McCraw, Gabriel

(Sheriff)

Petition of Gabriel McCraw, sheriff of Hawkins County, asking

compensation for the keeping and transfer of the prisoner Robert

Dunlap from Hawkins to Campbell County.

Hawkins,

Campbell

1821 94

McFarland, James Petition of James McFarland regarding land in the Hiwassee District.

(See also 1823-101 and Acts of Tennessee 1821 Chapter 200 Section

5 Page 193)

Monroe 1821 84

McGill, John Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in



of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

McGregor, Jay Petition of Jehu Dodson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



McGregor.

Warren 1821 143

McIntosh, Elizabeth Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

McIntosh, John Petition of Henry Matlock, Daniel and Isaac Anderson regarding



McMinn 1821 122

McMillan, Alexander Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,


McMillan.

Knox 1821 66

McMillan, James Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,


McMillan.

Knox 1821 66

McMinn County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn


Blount,

Monroe,

Roane,

McMinn

1821 9

McMinn, (Governor) Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in



of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

McMinn, Joseph Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy


judiciary hearing.

1821 22

McMinn, Nancy Petition of Joseph McMinn requesting divorce from his wife, Nancy


judiciary hearing.

1821 22

McNairy, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John



Davidson 1821 156

McPeters, Joseph Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar



Cocke 1821 134

Midkiff, Isaiah Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats



Lain.

Grainger 1821 95


Number

Midkiffe, Kimble E. Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,



Grainger 1821 67

Midkiffe, Nancy

Perenpile

Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,



Grainger 1821 67

Miligan, Amos Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Military, Student

Exemption

Petition from Bedford County asking permission for students to be

exempt from military and road service.

Bedford 1821 14

Militia Petition of Eleventh Regiment, Captain Ahaz Bryant‟s Company of

Volunteer Riflemen, asking that Volunteer Companies be permitted

to choose their own uniforms.

Sevier 1821 3

Militia Petition asking that the fees for tax officers be lowered. Concern

over maintaining a well disciplined militia in times of peace.

1821 88

Militia Petition from certain soldiers of Williamson County asking to be

attached to Rutherford County.

Rutherford,

Williamson

1821 116

Militia Petition from Bedford County concerning militia uniforms of Rifle

Companies.

Bedford 1821 172

Militia, “Columbia

Blues”, Light Infantry

Company

Petition of the “Columbia Blues”, Light Infantry Company, Tenn.

Militia, asking right to choose their uniforms. Also asking authority

to purchase needed arms. Named in petition: Col. Anthony M.

Copeland.

Maury 1821 47

Militia, 44th Regiment Petition of Capt. James Brown of the 44th Regt. Williamson County

(Franklin Troopers) asking to muster his Co. in present uniform.

Williamson 1821 114

Mill Petition from McMinn County to give Matthew Kelly land on which

he has built a mill in Hiwassee District. (122 signatures.)

McMinn 1821 31

Mill Petition of James Bruss & others regarding his mill/dam on Duck


Bedford,

Maury

1821 74

Miller, Hardy Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



B Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Miller, James Petition of Cynthia Miller Hamlet asking for a divorce from her


Warren 1821 187

Miller, William Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,





Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Milliken, Jesse Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 57

Mills, John Petition of Elizabeth Kensee asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 108

Monroe County Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn


Blount,

Monroe,

Roane,

McMinn

1821 9

Monroe County,

annexation

Petition from certain citizens of Blount County asking they be

annexed to Monroe County.

Blount,

Monroe

1821 119

Monroe, George Petition of George Monroe asking compensation for arms. Named in

petition: Col. Samuel Buncher.

Grainger 1821 87

Monroe, James Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,



Davidson 1821 18

Montgomery County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys


of these counties.

Dickson,

Stewart,

Montgomery,

Humphreys

1821 34

Montgomery County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys


Dickson,

Montgomery,

Stewart,

Humphreys

1821 196

Moore, Jacob Petition of Jacob Moore asking payment for improvement of lands in



of 1817 and 1819.

1821 208b

Moore, Moses Petition from Hickman County asking that Moses Moore be allowed


Hickman 1821 127

Morgan County Petition from Morgan County asking permission to change time of

holding elections about location of county seat.

Morgan 1821 105

Morgan, Gideon Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of


1821 198

Morris, George Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob


Roane 1821 179

Morris, Joseph Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 37

Morris, Nancy Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 37

Moss, Dandridge Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Wilson 1821 53

Mulherrin, James Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Murphy, R. Petition of Ambrose Huntchinson asking for a divorce from his wife,



Robertson 1821 40

Murrell, James Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Murrell, Nancy

Williams

Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Nail, Aquilla Petition from Bledsoe County regarding Benjamin O. Gibson and the


Nail.

Bledsoe 1821 107

Nash, John (Captain) Petition from Captain John Nash‟s Company asking that John


Jefferson 1821 23

Nave, John Petition of Thomas Foster asking for a divorce from his wife Jemima



Carter 1821 176

Navigation Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Navigation Petition of Edward Clark asking for privilege of using his plan to

tow boats over rapids on Tennessee Rivers.

1821 201


Number

Navigation Petition regarding the removal of obstructions to navigation on Red

River.

Robertson 1821 204

Negro, Harry Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Negro, Sam Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Negro, Sophy Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Neville, James Petition of John Harvey asking compensation for clearing the Forked



Langford.

Smith 1821 36

Noluchucky River Petition of Jacob Dykes asking to build a dam on north branch of

Noluchucky River.

Greene 1821 205

Norwell, Joseph Petition of Joseph Norwell asking compensation for advertising

Hiwassee District land sale.

Rutherford 1821 12

O‟Guin, Hardy Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the




Humphreys 1821 81

Oaks, Nancy Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Monroe 1821 55

Oliver, Susannah Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,


McMillan.

Knox 1821 66

Oliver, Thomas Petition of Susannah Oliver asking for a divorce from her husband,


McMillan.

Knox 1821 66

Outlaw, Aleaxander S.

(Major)





Jefferson 1821 151

Overton County,

annexation

Petition of Jackson County to annex part to Overton County. Jackson,

Overton

1821 106

Overton, John Petition of John Cockrill asking to set 2 Negro boys (Sam & Harry)



Negro woman, Sophy.

Davidson 1821 123

Pace, James Petition of Mary Ann Pace, widow of James Pace, regarding the

selling of land to provide support for his children.

1821 147

Pace, Mary Ann Petition of Mary Ann Pace, widow of James Pace, regarding the

selling of land to provide support for his children.

1821 147

Palmer, Thomas, Jr. Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar



Cocke 1821 134

Palmer, Thomas, Sr. Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar



Cocke 1821 134

Parker, Jacob Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,


Greene 1821 90

Patrick, Lace Mars Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace



Warren 1821 83

Patrick, Robert Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace



Warren 1821 83

Patrick, Robert D. Petition of George Farr (Furr?) asking for a divorce from his wife,



Rutherford 1821 152

Patrick, Wiley Petition of Robert Patrick asking for a divorce from his wife, Lace



Warren 1821 83

Patterson, John T. Petition from citizens of south Humphreys County regarding the




Humphreys 1821 81

Patton, James Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,



Davidson 1821 18

Patton, Martha Mark Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,



Davidson 1821 18

Patton, William Petition from William Patton asking for a divorce from his wife,



Davidson 1821 18

Pearee, Abner Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Pearson, Christian Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Pearson, P. F. Petition of David C. Kinnard asking for a divorce from his wife,



Williamson 1821 101

Pemberton, Jesse Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce. Wilson 1821 65

Pemberton, Ruth Petition of Jesse & Ruth Pemberton asking for a divorce. Wilson 1821 65

Pendleton, John Petition from Warren County asking John Pendleton be allowed to


Warren 1821 125

Pennywell, Jonathan Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of


1821 17

Pennywell, William Petition of Jonathan & William Pennywell to the Legislature of


1821 17

Perry County Petition of Perry County asking that their county limits be

established and for the location of the County seat to be fixed.

Perry 1821 77

Perry County,

boundaries

Petition of Perry & Humphreys Counties regarding a permanent line

between these two Counties.

Humphreys,

Perry

1821 79

Phillip, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Phillips Militia District requesting John Bass be


Wilson 1821 138

Pierce, Aaron Petition from Jefferson County recommending the following be



Jefferson 1821 154

Pikeville Turnpike Petition from Warren County concerning upkeep and repair of the

Pikeville Turnpike Road.

Warren 1821 145

Piles Turnpike Petition of proprietors of Piles turnpike road regarding the

maintenance of the road.

Bledsoe 1821 163

Purkepile, Rachel Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,



Grainger 1821 67

Purkeypile, Elizabeth Petition of Kimble E. Midkiffe asking for a divorce from his wife,



Grainger 1821 67


Number

Ramsey, Margery Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 57

Ramsey, Shewbridge Petition of Margery Ramsey asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 57

Rayburn, Hodge Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,


Hickman 1821 26

Rayburn, Rosanna Petition of Rosanna Rayburn asking for a divorce from her husband,


Hickman 1821 26

Reaves, Levi H. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her



Williamson 1821 49

Red River Petition regarding the removal of obstructions to navigation on Red

River.

Robertson 1821 204

Reed, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Relief, Bail Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying


Roane 1821 180

Ren, Luresay Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Ren, Solomon Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Reynolds, William Petition of William Reynolds, Jacob Parker, & William Houston,


Greene 1821 90

Richardson, Abel R. Petition of Austin King and Jesse Byrd asking relief from paying


Roane 1821 180

Richmond, Mary Petition of Nancy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband,



Sumner 1821 37

Right, James Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of



Perry 1821 78

Roane Count Petition from citizens of Monroe, Roane, Blount & McMinn


Blount,

Monroe,

Roane,

McMinn

1821 9

Rodgers, John Petition of John Bond asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis


Warren 1821 183

Rogers, David S.

(Captain)

Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Rogers, George Petition of James Murrell asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy




Hawkins 1821 70

Roundtree, Thomas

(Esquire)

Petition of Lincoln County asking the town of Lynchburg be formed.

Named in petition: Thomas Roundtree, Esquire.

Lincoln 1821 58

Rutherford County,

annexation

Petitions for and against the annexation of part of Rutherford County

to Davidson County.

Rutherford,

Davidson

1821 207

Sanders, James Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Sanford, John Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,



Davidson 1821 192

Sellars, Samuel Petition of Thomas Kimbrough asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sellars.

Jefferson 1821 185

Selvidge, George Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Monroe 1821 55

Selvidge, Mary Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary


Monroe 1821 55

Shannonsville, TN Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of



Perry 1821 78

Sharp, P. Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be



Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132

Shropshire, David

(Capt.)

Petition from Dickson County asking loan of public arms to the

newly formed light infantry company of Capt. David Shropshire.

Dickson 1821 35

Shute, Philip Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John



Davidson 1821 156

Shute, Thomas Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John



Davidson 1821 156

Slavery An address presented at the 7th Annual Convention of the

Manumission Society regarding slavery presented by John Caldwell.

1821 190

Smith, Catharine

Robinson

Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her



Williamson 1821 49

Smith, George L. Petition of Dr. Samuel Lewis asking for a divorce from his wife,



Gunter.

Warren 1821 50

Smith, John P. Petition of Catharine Robinson Smith asking a divorce from her



Williamson 1821 49

Smith, Lydia Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her


1821 15

Smith, Samuel H. Petition of Mary T. Hicklin asking for a divorce from her husband,


Tilman A. Cresp.

Maury 1821 42

Smith, William Certificate of Lydia Smith stating she agrees to be divorced from her


1821 15

Stamps, Edmond,

(Ensign)

Petition of Ensign Edward Stamps asking relief from two fines

assessed against him.

White 1821 102

Standefer, James A petition from the inhabitants of Franklin County asking the repeal

of an act passed in 1819 authorizing James and Luke Standefer to cut

and open a certain road.

Franklin 1821 203

Standefer, Luke A petition from the inhabitants of Franklin County asking the repeal

of an act passed in 1819 authorizing James and Luke Standefer to cut

and open a certain road.

Franklin 1821 203

Star, James Petition asking that James Star be granted citizenship. Monroe 1821 191

State Bank Petition of Maury County regarding the State bank and the issuing of

bank notes. Many signatures.

Maury 1821 153

State Bank Petition from Maury County regarding 1.) organization of the county

courts and 2.) function of the State Bank.

Maury 1821 155


Number

Steward, Peterson Petition of Sarah Burnley Cobb asking for a divorce from her



Aseaneak Dalton.

Sumner 1821 170

Stewart County Petition from Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, and Humphreys


of these counties.

Dickson,

Stewart,

Montgomery,

Humphreys

1821 34

Stewart County Petition from Steward, Dickson, Montgomery, and Humphreys


Dickson,

Montgomery,

Stewart,

Humphreys

1821 196

Stewart County,

boundaries

Petition from Stewart County asking they be reduced to

Constitutional size with the Tennessee River as its western

boundary. Also request a new county be laid off to be known as

Carroll County. (Many signatures)

Stewart,

Carroll

1821 189

Stewart County,

division

Petition from citizens west of Tenn. River now attached to Stewart

County asking the county be divided.

Stewart 1821 33

Stewart County, land

sale

Petition asking that the sheriff of Stewart County release certain

lands from executions.

Stewart 1821 199

Stokes, Isbel Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Stokes, William Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Stone, Derinda Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,



Maury 1821 11

Stone, Lemuel W. Petition of Derinda Stone asking for a divorce from her husband,



Maury 1821 11

Street, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,


Sumner 1821 56

Street, James Petition of Elizabeth Street asking for a divorce from her husband,


Sumner 1821 56

Stump, Frederick Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John



Davidson 1821 156

Stump, John Petition of Alexander Ewing, James Hood, John McNairy, and John

Stump , regarding the will and estate of Frederick Stump, deceased.


Davidson 1821 156

Suggs, George A. Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

Sullivan County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken




Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 73

Sullivan County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties


counties.

Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 89

Sullivan, Ann E. Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,



Davidson 1821 192

Sullivan, Elisha Petition of Ann E. Sullivan asking for a divorce from her husband,



Davidson 1821 192

Swan, Isaac Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Swaney, James N. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband


Davidson 1821 54

Swaney, Sarah R. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband


Davidson 1821 54

Swisher, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Tarrent, (Captain) Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Tate, David Petition of Isaiah Midkiff asking Noah Jarnagin not be allowed seats



Lain.

Grainger 1821 95

Taxes Petition of Sheriff Thomas Taylor of White County regarding

collection of county taxes.

White 1821 104

Taylor, Abner Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Taylor, Andrew Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of


1821 198

Taylor, David Letter from Gideon Morgan protesting Hiwassee reservations of


1821 198

Taylor, Nancy Newsom Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Taylor, Thomas Petition of Thomas Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Bedford,

Rutherford

1821 64

Taylor, Thomas

(Sheriff)

Petition of Sheriff Thomas Taylor of White County regarding

collection of county taxes.

White 1821 104

Tennessee River Petition from citizens west of Tennessee River asking new counties

be established for that area.

1821 62

Terrell, Timothy Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding land. Named in petition:



Rutherford 1821 162

Thomas, David Petition of David Thomas asking court relief, from a forfeiture


Morgan,

Overton

1821 10

Thompson, William Petition of Phillip Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly



Lincoln 1821 51

Trires, Jesse Petition of James and Elizabeth Jones asking for a divorce. Named in


Warren 1821 19

Walker, John Petition of John Walker asking to cut a road through the land of

William Henderson.

Sevier 1821 2

Wallen, Elizabeth L. Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44


Number

Wallen, Moses Petition of Isbel Stokes asking for a divorce from her husband,




Rutherford 1821 44

Walton, Timothy Dr. Petition of Esther Justice asking for a divorce from her husband,


Dyer.

1821 98

Warren County,

boundaries

Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking the county line

be run and marked between Warren and White Counties.

Warren, White 1821 194

Warren County, courts Petition asking the repeal of the quorum court and the reduction of

fees of county officials. (Cover sheet only, no actual petition.)

Warren 1821 195

Washington County Petition from citizens of the four counties, asking that land be taken




Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 73

Washington County Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties


counties.

Greene,

Hawkins,

Sullivan,

Washington

1821 89

Watson, James Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a


Joseph K. Kane.

Davidson 1821 184

Watson, Mary Poyser Statement concerning a petition of Mary Poyser Watson asking for a


Joseph K. Kane.

Davidson 1821 184

Weaver, George Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Wilson 1821 53

Weaver, Nancy Sperry Petition of George Weaver asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Wilson 1821 53

Webb, Benjamin Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,



to Knoxville, Tennessee asking the cooperation of Tennessee in


Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Webb, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1821 68

Webb, John Petition of Obion River area requesting that Jacob Hoover, Amos





Obion 1821 45

Webb, Richard Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1821 68

Wellborn, James Petition of James Wellborn, Nathan Horton, William Miller,





Tennessee.

Washington 1821 115

Wells, Jacob Petition of A. S. Bacon asking relief as security on fine for Jacob


Roane 1821 179

West Tennesse Petition from citizens west of Tennessee River asking new counties

be established for that area.

1821 62

West Tennessee Petition from inhabitants of West Tenn. to form new counties. 1821 30

West Tennessee Petition from Western District (Forked Deer River area) asking new

counties be laid off and established. (292 signatures)

1821 61

White County,

boundaries

Petition of sundry citizens of Warren County asking the county line

be run and marked between Warren and White Counties.

Warren, White 1821 194

White, (Captain) Petition asking the appointment of Alexander Dugger of Capt.



Greene 1821 93

White, Hugh Lawson Petition of Andrew Hayes, Campbell Hayes, Charles Hayes, & Hugh



Lawson White.

Davidson 1821 160

White, Jackson Petition of Perry County asking permission to lay off the Town of



Perry 1821 78

Whitney, Elijah Petition of Ahasmerus Dyer asking for a divorce from his wife,


Sumner 1821 171

Wilks, (Captain) Petition from Militia Officers of Maury County asking compensation

for attending court martial of Captain Wilks.

Maury 1821 186

Williams, William Petition of Thomas Palmer, Sr., William Williams, and Rebekar



Cocke 1821 134

Williamson County,

annexation

Petition from certain Davidson County residents asking they be

annexed to Williamson County.

Davidson,

Williamson

1821 164

Wilson, Robert Petition from West Tenn. asking to form a new county. Also ask that




Madison 1821 60

Wormley, John C. Petition asking that John C. Wormley be appointed magistrate

occasioned by the resignation of Joseph Herdon.

Maury 1821 202

Yeatman, Woods and

Co.

Petition from Giles County regarding fair & equal taxation of

Yeatman, Woods and Company.

Giles 1821 63

Yoakum, Jesse Petition from Claiborne County asking that part of their land be



Campbell,

Claiborne

1821 132

York, Uriah Petition of Elizabeth Webb asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1821 68

Young, Archibald Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

Young, Polly Petition of Polly Young asking for a divorce from her husband,




Wilson 1821 69

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