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Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Bond

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1559
Abstract

This bond (worth $500) guarantees that William Overstreet, James Davis, and Jeremiah Rogers will appear before the Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions on October 30, 1797 to answer William and Phebe Tipton's charges of trespass and property damage.

Dates: 1797 September 25

Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Summons Regarding Abraham Howard and Jessie Hawkins

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1562
Abstract

This summons instructs the Sheriff of Jefferson County to bring Abraham Howard and Jesse Hawkins to the August 7, 1797 session of the Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to give testimony in the case of Jacob Vanhooser vs. Amos Byrd.

Dates: 1797 May 29

Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Summons Regarding John Watson

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1558
Abstract

This document instructs the Sheriff of Sevier County to summon John Watson to appear before the Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions on July 31, 1797 to give testimony in the matter of John Frazier vs. Thomas Carnes.

Dates: 1797 April 24

Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Summons Regarding Molly King

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1560
Abstract

This document instructs the Sheriff of Jefferson County to bring Molly King to give testimony before the July 27, 1795 session of the Knox County Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions in the matter of Amos Byrd vs. Jacob Vanhooser.

Dates: 1795 April 25

Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Summons Regarding Watson Reed

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1561
Abstract

This summons commands the Sheriff of Knox County to bring Watson Reed to the Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions on October 27, 1794 to give testimony in the case of James Stinson vs. William Henry. Reed is to speak on Henry's behalf.

Dates: 1794 August 4

Knox County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Writ Regarding Andrew Evans

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1557
Abstract

This writ instructs the Sheriff of Knox County to locate John Evans (who assumed responsibility for Andrew Evans' affairs) and procure the $32.08 that he owes Daniel Prouel as the result of a debt and court costs. The Sheriff is to present the money at the next session of the Court so that it can be transferred to Prouel. A notation on the reverse indicates that Evans satisfied his obligation.

Dates: 1797 July 31

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