William Henry Bail Bond
This July 25, 1794 bail bond is for William Henry, written by Henry Breazeale, to be served by Sheriff Robert Houston of Knox County, Tennessee. The bond is set at $1,000 for alleged trespassing and damages of $500 to James Stinson. The bond summons William Henry to appear at Knox Courthouse, verified by a signed note on the reverse by Robert Houston, dated August 2, 1794.
Dates
- 1794 July 25
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This July 25, 1794 bail bond is for William Henry, written by Henry Breazeale, to be served by Sheriff Robert Houston of Knox County, Tennessee. The bond is set at $1,000 for alleged trespassing and damages of $500 to James Stinson. The bond summons William Henry to appear at Knox Courthouse, verified by a signed note on the reverse by Robert Houston, dated August 2, 1794.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information found on William Henry or Henry Breazeale.
Robert Houston was born in South Carolina later moving to what would become Knox County in 1790. Commissioned as Sheriff of Knox County upon its formation in 1792, Robert Houston was sworn into office on June 25.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Acquisition Note
These materials were purchased by Special Collections in 1991.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository