William Henry Bail Bond
This collection consists of a bail bond written by Henry Breazeale, set at $1,000 for a one William Henry of Knox County, dated July 25, 1794. The alleged crime is trespassing and damages that amount to $500 against James Stinson. The bond states that Henry must appear in court the first Monday of August next in order to void the bond. The bond and presence of Henry to appear at court is under the obligation of Sheriff Robert Houston of Knox county. On the reverse of the bond is a note by Robert Houston that verifies the court activity and suing by James Stinson, dated August 2, 1794.
Dates
- 1794 July 25
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
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, TN. 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. Robert Houston is possibly an elder cousin of famed General Samuel Houston.
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