Jacob Gardenhire Murder Indictment
This collection includes an indictment, issued by the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio dated 1791, of Jacob Gardenhire for the murder of Joseph Mackley. The indictment charges Gardenhire of delivering a mortal blow with a wooden stake to the head of Joseph Mackley, killing him instantly.
Dates
- 1791
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection includes an indictment, issued by the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio dated 1791, of Jacob Gardenhire for the murder of Joseph Mackley.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Territory South of the River Ohio was a territory of the United States that existed from May 26, 1790, until June 1, 1796, when it was admitted to the United States as the State of Tennessee. President George Washington appointed William Blount territorial governor, and Rocky Mount became its first capital. The capital was later moved to Blount's residence in the newly laid-out town of Knoxville in 1792.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Acquisition Note
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in 1974.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository