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1946 Bell Foster v. W. J. Sterchi, et al. Knox Injury and Damages Origin: vehicle collision. Exhibits include crumpled spectacle frames, b&w photos, scene diagram. Oversize exhibit items located at ET Oversize Box 1. Add. Defendants: Sterchi Coal Co., Clifton Lowery. East Range: 7
Section: B
Shelf: 3
Box Number: 535
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1944 Ralph Lowery v. State Greene Assault and Battery Victim: C. L. Jeffers. East Range: 6
Section: B
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 255
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1941 William Lowery v. State Polk Resisting an officer "Interfering with an Officer in His Official Duty." East Range: 5
Section: E
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 111
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1941 Annie Nottingham v. Paul J. Kent, et al. Hamilton Wills, Contested Additional Defendants: Charles Coffey, O. B. Wunschow, George McKenzie, R. A. Lowery, J. A. Lowery, Katherine Tullock, and the children of Clora Lowery. 2 folders. East Range: 6
Section: B
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 259
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1938 Alex Lowery v. Dr. O. C. Doty & B. W. Witherspoon Hardin Injury and Damages B. W. Witherspoon, alternatively spelled B. W. Weatherspoon, was an employee of Dr. Doty and operating a vehicle belonging to Doty when he struck Alex Lowery, a pedestrian walking on the side of the road. Lowery lost his right leg and sued for damages. West Range: 76
Section: C
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 2334
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1937 George Lowrey, et al, in error v. First State Bank Henderson, Tennessee, in error Madison Debt Add. plaintiff-in-error: R. A. Bland. The defendant-in-error entered a plea of debt by a check drawn on the Second National Bank of Jackson, Tennessee, signed by R. A. Bland, and payable to and endorsed by George Lowery for $100. Lowrey had sold Bland a mare for $100 and First State Bank of Henderson forwarded it to the Second National Bank of Jackson as was custom but the check was not "good." Exhibits include said check. West Range: 76
Section: C
Shelf: 2
Box Number: 2316
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1937 Clora Lowery et al. v. A. P. Haggard et al. Meigs Estate Dispute Additional Plaintiffs: R. A. Lowery, J. A. Lowery, Kathleen Tullock. Additional Defendants: A. B. Andrews, Annie B. Nottingham. East Range: 6
Section: B
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 274
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1936 Commercial Standard Insurance Company v. Charlie Nelson Hamilton Injury and Damages J. C. & J. M. Marler owned a dairy truck that struck Nelson & broke his leg. The Marlers claimed that Nelson contributed to the injury by crossing the street in the middle of the block & in congested traffic. Testimony: Mrs. F. N. Steil Jr., Clifford Shelley, A. J. Newport, both Marlers & Dr. J. N. Higgenbotham. Affidavits: Sam H. Ford & Joe Lowery. Charlie Nelson, "colored," worked at a filling station on Frazier Street, and was running out of the Shop Easy store when he was hit. East Range: 9
Section: H
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 1263
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1935 Curtis Roach, et al. v. State Jefferson Kidnapping Charge: Curtis Roach, Bob Denny & Lula Denny abducted Dorothy Arnold for the purpose of prostitution & concubine. Roach was accused of having sexual relations with Dorothy for over a year before she was allegedly kidnapped. She said Curtis had promised to marry her. Some testimony regards the boys at the CCC camp. Surnames of those testifying: Bailey, Elmore, Loy, Vance, Willard, Bales, Bowman, Griffy, James, Lowery, Nance, Privett, Runion, Sellers, Sanders, Stansberry, Wooten, Wilson & West. East Range: 8
Section: E
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 913
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1933 T. J. Lowery v. City Water Company Hamilton Damages A civil action for $500 for wrongfully cutting the plaintiff's water off. Plaintiff had on deposit with defendant money to pay the water amount. East Range: 18
Section: H
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 1989
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1932 Martin Turner, Jr. by Guardian v. John B. Stanley Meigs Land and Title Dispute Plaintiff is sued by his guardian, Nota Turner Lowery, and is the only heir of Martin V. Turner (dec'd), who was in possession of land described in the file. The defendant secured from Jesse and Joseph Burges land by a claim deed that was registered with the county. The plaintiff now charges that the Burges' never claimed to own any land in the said section and the defendant is attempting and threatening to enter upon the lands of the plaintiff. East Range: 10
Section: C
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 1380
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1930 John S. Lowry v. Mildred Lowery Knox Divorce John S. Lowry and Mildred Lowry were married on November 11th, 1926. They had one child now 2 yrs old and the other was stillborn. Mr. Lowry averred that on September 10th, 1929, Mrs. Lowry attempted to kill him by attacking him with an iron poker. Mr. Lowry filed for divorce on account of wife's cruel treatment towards him. Mrs. Lowry averred that her husband was abusive & deserted her leaving her to live w/her parents. She also averred that he committed adultery with a woman named Fannie Martin. East Range:
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1930 John Lowery v. State Hamilton Liquor Violation The state charged John Lowery guilty of possessing liquor. John Lowery filed a motion for a new trial which was sustained and a new trial was granted. He was found guilty again in the new trial for which he motioned for a new trial and it was overruled. He then motioned for an appeal. East Range:
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1930 B. E. Biggs, et al. v. W. O. Harrison Polk Election Dispute B. E. Biggs & W. O. Harrison were running for office as Sheriff of Polk County. Harrison filed a suit contesting election and requesting an injuction on election certificate and restraining B. E. Biggs from assuming office as Sheriff of Polk County. Biggs, et. al. filed a suit requesting a write of certiorari and supersedeas against Harrison's injuction. Additional plaintiffs: W. M. Lowery & Hoyt L. Lillard East Range:
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Box Number: 2640
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1929 Srelda Lowery and H. Lowery v. James Vonshoft Hamilton Damages Case file covers two consolidated cases. Complainants sued the defendant for $7000 in damages after Srelda was seriously injured while riding in a vehicle operated by the defendant. Exhibit: Photograph of the condition of the road that defendant drove along. East Range:
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Box Number: 2481
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1929 Marcus Lowery v. Nancy Lowery Hamilton Divorce Nancy Lowery sought a divorce from her husband, Marcus. Married in 1913, she claimed that they had gotten along well up until the prior 6-8 years, during which Marcus had become an alcoholic and abusive. She also sought complete ownership of their house as alimony. They did not have any children. East Range:
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Box Number: 2528, 2612
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1929 Lowry (Lowery) Fruit Company v. King's Palace, et al. Sullivan Debt Additional Defendants: Burbage-Price Agency, Kingsport Grocery Company, Kingsport Chero-Cola Company, Cowan Brothers, the Bristol Typewriter Company. The primary defendant is in debt to the complainant for $164 and failed to pay on said debt. They are also indebted to the other defendants in the case for varying amounts. East Range:
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Box Number: 2478
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1929 Ed L. Keener v. John M. Clark, et al. Blount Promissory Note Add. Defs: Lowery McCully, B. L. Glascock. Defendants were loaned $5000 in exchange for a promissory note, however, once it became time to pay on said note, they refused. Complainant sued to recover the money owed plus 10% to cover attorney fees. plus 10% to cover attorney fees. Exhibit include checks made out to Ed Keener and Homer Algood, and the promissory note signed by the defendants. East Range:
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Box Number: 2540, 2598
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1928 State, for the use of Polk County v. G. L. Williams, et al. Polk Breach of Official Duty Add. Defs: W.L. Barnes, W.F. Russell, S.B. Gilliand, H.M., A.P., & R.E. McClary, B.P. Rollins, R.W. Clemmer, W.S. Lawson, J.D. Nuchols, W.H. Tilley, F.D. Higgins, E.A. Clark, John L. Williams, E.L. Rymer, B.E. Biggs, S.B. McClary, D.R. Bacon, H.A. Fetzer, J.M. Thomas, D.W. Hilliard, W.M. Calhoun, Walter M. Harrison, W.B. Rucker, W.V. Davis, John A. Gilbert, R.L. Kirkpatrick, J.L. Taylor, B.L. Lowery, S.L. & N.C. Higdon, J.G. Queen, G.H. Davis, J.M. Park, W.A. Travena, Elbert Blankenship, Benton Bank Co. East Range:
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Box Number: 2579, ET OV 42
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1928 Alfred Lowery v. State Hamilton Liquor Violation Lowery was charged with five counts of liquor violations: unlawful sale of an intoxicating liquor within four miles of a school house, unlawful sale of a beverage containing more than half of one percent alcohol, unlawful possession of intoxicating liqu or, unlawful purchase of an intoxicating liquor within four miles of a school house, & transporting liquor from one part of the county to another. He was found guilty of the possession of liquor and appealed by claiming misconduct by the arresting officer East Range:
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Box Number: 2397
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1926 State ex rel. v. W. M. Lowery; State ex rel. v. J. A. McCollum Polk Incorporation Suits were instituted against the State on relation of R. T. Nicholson. Lowery and McCollum were Justices for the Peace of Polk Co. Consolidated cases were filed to question the legality of the incorporation of the towns of Ocoee and Consauga. East Range:
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Box Number: 2823
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1926 Lowery Fruit Company, et al. v. W. R. Pate, et al. Washington Debt Incomplete case file. Brief only. Complainants filed suit to recover debt from Pate. He was indebted to the Lowery Fruit Company in the sum of $323 and to the Smith-Higgins Company in the amount of $68. East Range:
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Box Number: 2853
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1925 J. A. McCollum v. State ex rel. R. T. Nicholson; State ex rel. v. W. M. Lowery Polk Other McCollum was elected as Justice of Peace for Polk County. An injunction was issued against him by State ex rel. Nicholson preventing him from performing his duties of office. McCollum averred that Nicholson acted in conspiracy with others to deprive him of his right to sit in the regular session of the Quarterly County Court. McCollum sought to have temporary order issued vacating and annulling the injunction issued, allowing him to perform all duties and receive all emoluments of his office. East Range:
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Box Number: 2794
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1923 Appling & Sons v. L. E. Lowery Shelby Possession, Unlawful Plaintiffs are sued the defendant for unlawful possession of 2 black mare mules, 1 one-horse wagon, 1 two-horse wagon, 1 jersey milk cow, 1 spotted milk cow, 2 jersey heifer calves, plow gear, tools, and crops, which were sold to him on credit, and has not been repaid. Property does not exceed $400 in value. West Range: 78
Section: C
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 1705
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1922 W. A. Hassell, Trustee v. Henry Lowery's Sons Hardin Property Dispute On 7/12/1920 Henry Lowery made a deed of trust to W. A. Hassell as trustee, to secure a note payable to T. S. Hassell in the sum of $358.32. With this trust deed, Henry Lowery conveyed to Hassell 3 mules and one gas boat. The trust deed stated that if the debt to T. S. Hassell was not paid at maturity, then complainant as trustee, had authority to take possession of the property stated beforehand. Henry Lowery died and $$ is still owed to Hassell. The sons are in possession of mules and boat. West Range: 78
Section: G
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 1838
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1920 A. R. McKenzie et al. v. F. E. Lemma et al. Marion Land and Title Dispute Additional Plaintiffs: J. H. McKenzie and McKenzie and Son. Other defendants: J. B. F. Lowery, W. E. Wilkerson, J. T. Walker. The McKenzie's, Lemma, and an O'Connor entered into a contract to buy land. The McKenzie's surveyed the land while Lemma and O'Connor provided the money to buy the land. Each party would have 1/3 interest in all the land. Lemma negotiated the sale of the lands for $5500. It was claimed that he left a balance of $2225 in his hand. One third of which the McKenzie's were entitled. Middle Range: 21
Section: D
Shelf: 3
Box Number: 1530
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1919 J. T. Walker v. F. E. Lemma et al. Marion Land and Title Dispute J. T. Walker was persuaded by F. E. Lemma to sell the coal land he had worked hard to develop and maintain for $3500.00. Lemma induced Walker to believe that he, Lemma, would purchase an interest in the property and that the two of them would operate the property together. In October, 1911 Lemma agreed to let J. T. Walker have $3500. Lemma took Walker's note for $3500. along with a trust deed to J.B. F. Lowery, Trustee to secure payment of the note. Afterward he wouldn't let Walker have money due him. Middle Range: 21
Section: D
Shelf: 2
Box Number: 143
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1917 H. E. Stanfill, C. F. Lowery& Henry Millner v. State Henderson Murder plaintiffs in error case; murder in the second degree; victim: Walter Petty; shooting West Range: 79
Section: F
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 1484
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1917 Fred Lowery, et al. v. B. F. Beckham, admr Obion Estate Dispute Fred Lowery, next of kin of Dosha Baynes, deceased, is asking to be made administrator and have current administrator, B.F. Beckam removed. Exhibit #1 are checks regarding estate finances. West Range: 79
Section: H
Shelf: 3
Box Number: 1557
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1908 Frank Avant, et al. v. C. H. Mason, et al. Shelby Property Dispute Case is in 2 folders. Additional plaintiffs: Henry Scott, Sidney Reaves, R. J. Davis, Lula Washington, Annie Neal, Mattie Lark, Maud Washington, Edmund Mosby, Robert Turner, Jerry Phipps, Samuel Davis Jr., Richard Miller, Lula Haskins, Clara Pady, Mary Ra ndolph, Ethel Neal, Martha Johnson, Annie Woods, Peter Jones. Additional defendants: J. L. I Prophet, Billy Frayser, Allie Fraysee, Sam Jones, Eddie Rogers, Charlie Wheeler, Geo. Sparks, Willie Roberts, Gen. Lowery, S. T. Samuel, Geo. Taylor, Nora Debery. West Range: 80
Section: G
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 1228
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1904 John C. Hamilton and Wife v. W. C. Lowery et al Clay Damages Additional defendants: Mill Hayes & Gustry Nevens. The defendants were accused of damaging the plaintiffs' dam while floating logs down the creek. The defendants held that the dam was already damaged by some other casue and they intended to float their logs through the existing hole. The case also questions if the stream was considered "navigable waters" which would have given the defenants the right to use the stream even where it flowed through private property. Middle Range:
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1903 J. C. Chowering v. W. C. Lowery, et als. Overton Libel J. C. Chowering had been serving as Trustee of Clay County for four years, and had been nominated for a third term. A few days before the election, the defendants published a circular outlining Chowering's alleged dishonesty about tax money, causing him to lose the election. Chowering sued the defendants for $25,000 in damages. Additional defendants: E. Kirkpatrick, J. K. Peterman, John H. Arms, J. W. Arms, W. J. Mabry, and H. S. Mabry. Contains 6 volumes. Middle Range:
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1903 H. W. Lowrie & Co. v. Susan A. Wright et al. Davidson Foreclosure Plaintiff name also spelled Lowery. Additional plaintiff: W. H. Washington. Additional defendants: Sallie Brown, James H. Jones, J. H. Dismukes. W. H. Washington and H. W. Lowrie sued Susan A. Wright to foreclose on four mortgages on her property taken out to pay several debts. Middle Range:
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1899 Joseph Lowery, in error v. Mary Whitehead, in error Hamilton Land and Title Dispute Mary Whitehead filed a suit against Joseph Lowery for unlawfully detaining a tract of her land. East Range: 17
Section: F
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 2294
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1898 State v. James Lowrey White Violation of Age of Consent Lowery was charged with violating the age of consent law for having "carnal knowledge" of Nora Anderson, who was aged between 12 and 16 years at the time. Docket number missing. Begins with 205xx. Middle Range: 33
Section: F
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 520
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1893 W. W. Legg v. W. R. Horn Hawkins Property Damage William Legg accused Rufus Horn of cutting down a walnut tree on the Legg family property. Others involved: estate of James Watterson, Margaret J. Croft (inheritor of her father, Ben Lowery, who left her a tidy sum of land), husband S. Croft, W. F. Phipps (surveyor), James Watterson, Lewis Davis, Aeneas and Andrew L. Galbraith, and A. D. Hutchison. See ET 2136 for a related case. East Range: 18
Section: H
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 1985
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1893 Bettie Richardson v. Smith & Buckingham Davidson Debt Dispute Not on the cover, Richardson's husband, Edward, was named as primary pltf. throughout the case. Bettie was also listed as Kate in part of the case. Pltf. purchased a suit of furniture from Lowery Bros. on notes, Lowery Bros. sold out to dfnts. Pltf. asserted she had paid for the furniture suit in full, but had not received the goods she purchased. Middle Range: 36
Section: B
Shelf: 6
Box Number: 971
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1893 A. E. Swafford, et al. v. J. L. Lowery, et al. Bledsoe Land, Partition of Add Plntff: Nettie Swafford, Bree Rogers and husband. Add. Defs: S. J. Northrop and wife Ella Northrop, S. W. McReynolds and wife Mahala McReynolds, and W. J. Lowry. Suit sought to have the lands f Martha E. Lowry, who held a life estate to said land, partitioned and passed to heirs. East Range: 18
Section: F
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 2037
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1891 N. C. Fry, et al. v. Thomas Shipley, et al. White Wills, Construction of Fry is variously spelled as Frey. Addtl pltfs.: The heirs of Hary Fry, and Delia Auston. Addtl dfnts: Harriet Price, Hugh Lowery, Adaline Rutherford, R. Hill, James Walling, and the heirs of: James, John, William, and Randolf Rutherford, Anna Branon, Mary Orre, Nacy Orre, and Mary Shipley. After the passing of Nehemiah Rutherford, his heirs debated who was entitled to $7500 worth of cash and notes not mentioned (as "the money") in his will. Middle Range: 36
Section: D
Shelf: 2
Box Number: 1010
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1886 R. F. Crabtree v. S. J. Lowery Montgomery Debt Plaintiff claims that defendant is indebted to him for $68. Middle Range: 35
Section: B
Shelf: 7
Box Number: 792
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1885 Sarah J. Lowery admx. v. Southern Rail yard Company McMinn Unknown Final Decree only. East Range: 5
Section: E
Shelf: 1
Box Number: 89
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1880 James M. Lowery and wife v. R. E. Kingsley (unknown) Unknown Incomplete file. Only the deed for a tract of land. East Range: 19
Section: J
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 1676
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1880 H. E. Daniel and Co. et al v. W. H. Weasen et al Jefferson Debt Settlement Addition plaintiffs M. L. Dicks, John L. Brown. Additional defendants M. L. Peck, James E. Peck, L. Peck and R. A. Lowery. Debt case involving the purchase of saw mill and land. If the mill could not be sold to satisfy the debt then the lease should be sold to pay debt. East Range: 19
Section: G
Shelf: 2
Box Number: 1726
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1878 State v. William Lowery (Bill Lowry) DeKalb Assault Defendant was accused of unlawfully and maliciously assaulting Eratus Smith alias E. Smith. Lowery was also spelled Lowry in transcript. Middle Range: 20
Section: J
Shelf: 4
Box Number: 86a
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1878 S. E. Johnson v. J. R. McDonald, admr. Crockett Bond Dispute Defendant: James Lowery. Additional parties: James Bowling, John Clark, J. b. Collier, John Fletcher, J. J. Farron, John F. Wortham, J. B. Morton, E. T. Austin West Range: 84
Section: F
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 119
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1876 W. A. Lowery v. Brooks Bros. Shelby Debt Dispute Defendant firm consisted of brothers Eugene Brooks and J.O. Brooks. West Range: 84
Section: E
Shelf: 3
Box Number: 81
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1875 T. C. Bruff v. W. F. Bookin Gibson Estate Dispute/ Settlement Additional parties: W. L. Bookins, S. H. Lowery, Jane Lowery. This case involves the ownership of mare and colt. West Range: 84
Section: D
Shelf: 2
Box Number: 45
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1875 General Houston v. the Mayor & Alderman of the City of Chattanooga Hamilton Trespass Defendants: J. J. Lowery, Matthew Taylor. Plea of trespass on damage $10,000.00. Incident of __ Aug. 1874, plaintiff was shot with a pistol by policeman on a public street. East Range: 20
Section: B
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 1622
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1872 William Lowery & wife et al.v. William Coffman et al; William Lowery & wife v. Noff & Coffman; Thomas D. Arnold v. William Coffman; William Lowery v. John Haws. Washington Injunction Issue of the debt by the defendants in the sum of $1,200 - $1,500. William Lowery v. John Haws is under Green County. East Range: 9
Section: F
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 1206
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1870 Henry Lowery v. W. F. Holder& R. C. Parker Sumner Estate Settlement Administrator's settlement of John Parker, dec. Middle Range: 32
Section: B
Shelf: 5
Box Number: 237
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