1831-1835 Circuit Court Records

YearGroupBoxFolderPlaintiffDefendantTitleActionCaseSummary
1831 B 29 23 Ester Wetzel, William Y.; Kienlen, Christian F. Ejectment Case file in 1805-1835, Box 46 Folder 23; motion to amend petition
1831 A 45 22 St. Cyr, Francis F. St. Cyr, Martha Ann Divorce Defendant allegedly committed adultery with Stephen A. St. Cyr while plaintiff was away working as Indian interpreter for United States; litigants resided in Pond Fort; two depositions
1831 A 45 23 Bryan, James, Administrator Shobe, Abraham; Smith, Margaret; Watts, Sally; Moore, Sally; et al. Estate dispute Estate of Susannah Bryan; Shobe allegedly illegally detained 8 slaves as result of estate sale; detailed sale bill includes all estate property, sale prices and purchaser's name; other defendants Elizabeth Bradford, Weston Bryan
1831 A 45 24 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1831 A 45 25 Collard, J.S. Hempstead, Stephen, Jr. Debt, note Debt $40; plaintiff assignee of Bluford Slone or Stone
1831 A 45 26 State of Missouri Smith, John Setting up faro bank Indictment for setting up a faro bank
1831 A 45 27 Collins, Berry P.; Collins, Mary Jane; St. Cyr, Francois; St. Cyr, Martha Ann Farrell, Mary Ann; Bailey, Robert Partition 640 acres; defendants residents of Baltimore, Maryland; Bailey by William M. Campbell, guardian ad litem; heirs of Robert Bailey
1831 A 45 28 Clemens, James, Jr. Simonds, Nathaniel Foreclosure Debt $4,679.37 for land in St. Charles bounded by Main, Tompkins, 2nd and Pike
1831 A 45 29 Phillips, Samuel Bond Recognizance bond for Samuel Phillips to appear in State of Missouri v. Joseph W. Garraty
1831 A 45 30 State of Missouri Dotson, John W. Assault and battery Defendant allegedly threw a stone at James Cundiff
1831 A 45 31 Shirley, Henry Shirley, John Debt, bond Debt $200, revised to $195
1831 A 45 32 Benoist, Louis Augustus Lee, Constance Conde; Lee, Patrick Oscar; Rector, Lydia; Parmer, Zebulon C., et al. Foreclosure Mortgage on lot in St. Charles on Missouri River; other defendants Constance Parmer, Benjamin and Sopha O'Fallon, Gustave S. and Emely Rousseau, Catharine Hellen Lee
1831 A 45 33 Emmons, Benjamin Insolvent debtor Execution in favor of Allord & Williams; list of property and creditors; debt $582.12
1831 A 45 34 Kincaid, John Robinson, Alonzo C. Assumpsit Damages $800
1831 A 45 35 Howland, Samuel Petition for books and papers Samuel Howland petitioned court to order Mary Audrain to turn over books and papers of James H. Audrain, deceased, regarding his work as Justice of the Peace of Cuivre Township
1831 A 45 36 Kerr, Matthew Sucier, John Baptiste Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on trespass, force and arms, $50 damages for cutting down trees on plaintiff's land
1831 A 45 37 Bourdeau, John Baptiste Insolvent debtor List of creditors; no property; petitioner also known as "John B. Juma"
1831 A 46 1 Jones, John; Harrison, William Garraty, Joseph W.; Owen, Benjamin Broken covenant Change of venue from Washington County; defendants allegedly failed to pay plaintiffs $3,900 for delivering mail; petition includes detailed mail delivery schedules; damages $5,000; affidavit contains possible signature of Henry Clay
1831 A 46 2 Jenkins, Hiram Johnson, Daniel Foreclosure Debt $525
1831 A 46 3 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Special jury; list of jurors summoned
1831 A 46 4 State of Missouri Bernard, Isadore Larceny Defendant allegedly stole one mare from John Conn
1831 A 46 5 Gillett, Philo County Court of St. Charles Failure to issue writ of ad quod damnum Plaintiff sought mandamus; defendant allegedly failed to assess possible damages to plaintiff's property by proposed public road
1831 A 46 6 Walker, John Mack, Nathaniel W. Slander Damages $10,000; defendant publicly accused plaintiff of robbing passengers on the Steamboat Neptune
1831 A 46 7 State of Missouri Salmons, Jacob Murder Defendant allegedly killed Thomas Wilson with a thrown rock to Wilson's head
1831 A 46 8 State of Missouri Wells, Samuel Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly stabbed William D. Naylor with a knife; Naylor a merchant in Dardenne Prairie
1831 A 46 9 Ester Carr, William C. Fraud Defendant allegedly defrauded plaintiff of $1,100 and 4 tracts of land when representing her in suit against Jacques Clamorgan over wages and forged deeds of conveyance; plaintiff former slave of Clamorgan; change of venue from St. Louis; papers in French
1831 A 46 11 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1831 A 46 12 Lewis, Judith, Administratrix Dozer, James J. Debt, judgment Debt $224.94 1/2; damages $500; estate of Charles A. Lewis; debt from judgment in Circuit Court in March 1820
1831 A 46 13 Knott, David Appointment as deputy sheriff David Knott appointed deputy sheriff by William N. Fulkerson, sheriff
1831 A 46 14 Castlio, John H. Castlio, Elizabeth Dower Petition to assign dower to defendant, widow of John Castlio, deceased; includes survey notes from Nathan Boone
1831 A 46 15 Summons Summons to appear before Grand Jury
1831 A 46 16 Pettus, William G. Foster, Robert G. Debt, note Debt $90; execution lists property attached
1831 A 46 17 Coom, John Morning, William; Martin, Daniel Debt Judgment for $26.25
1831 A 46 18 Precipe Unidentified
1831 A 46 19 Kincaid, John Insolvent debtor Extensive list of debtors and creditors; execution from St. Louis Circuit Court in favor of Silas Drake and Hezekiah King; property included land in Illinois and in Jefferson County
1831 A 46 20 Mabe, James Insolvent debtor List of property and creditors
1831 A 46 21 Browning, Daniel F.J. Hendrix, Noah Injunction Defendant allegedly sold plaintiff an unsound bay stallion for $150; defendant obtained judgment against plaintiff when plaintiff refused to pay balance; plaintiff sought to stop execution; depositions from Pike and Ralls Counties
1831 A 46 22 Ester Wetzel, William Y.; Kienlen, Christian F. Ejectment Defendants allegedly ejected plaintiff from Block 67 in St. Louis, bounded by Oak, 2nd, and 3rd Streets; plaintiff a "free mulatto;" change of venue from St. Louis
1831 A 46 23 Pitman, David K. Black, Thomas Certiorari Original action unlawful detainer; 320 acres of land; defendant sought appeal from Justice of the Peace
1831 A 46 24 Hays, Greenup Hays, Daniel Assumpsit, note Debt $665
1831 A 46 25 Committee of the Grand Jury Report on jail Committee reported that jail had been broken and not repaired
1831 A 46 26 State of Missouri Mills, Ignatius W. Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly stabbed Abraham Hostetter
1831 A 46 27 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1831 A 46 28 Loper, James McLaughlin, Thomas Ejectment Damages $1,000; property in city of St. Louis; change of venue from St. Louis
1831 A 46 29 Collier, George Foster, Robert G. Debt, note Debt $34.33; list of defendant's property attached
1831 A 46 30 Foster, Robert G.; Fulkerson, William N. Bond County assessor's bond for Robert G. Foster; collector's bond for William N. Fulkerson
1832 B 29 10 Watts, Anthony B. Dodson, John W. Appeal Original action debt, note for $59
1832 B 29 24 Taylor, John M. Dodson, John Slander Case file in 1805-1835, Box 47 Folder 17; sheriff's fee bill
1832 B 29 25 Kerr, Matthew Barada, Antoine Ejectment Case file in 1805-1835, Box 47 Folder 37; witness subpoena and execution
1832 A 47 1 Simonds, Nathaniel Howland, Samuel Debt, bond Debt $180
1832 A 47 2 Luttmon, Ontonett Fetter, John Detinue Damages $500; defendant allegedly failed to hand over a deed for power of attorney
1832 A 47 3 Zumwalt, Andrew Soutee, John Appeal Damages $50 for trees allegedly cut and carried away by defendant from plaintiff's land; original action debt
1832 A 47 4 Mallerson, Elijah Summons Summons for Elijah Mallerson to give evidence to Grand Jury
1832 A 47 5 Lorine, Joseph Laduc, Morris Debt Debt $26
1832 A 47 6 Easton, Rufus Precipe Precipe by Rufus Easton for subpoenas
1832 A 47 7 Kirkpatrick, Wallis, Administrator Foster, Robert G., Administrator Debt Execution for $75 debt plus interest and costs; plaintiff estate of Elizabeth Mudd; defendant estate of John January
1832 A 47 8 Howland, Samuel Insolvent debtor Execution in favor of Nathaniel Simonds; property included household items and carpentry tools
1832 A 47 9 State of Missouri Lucas, John B.C. Contempt Defendant failed to testify in "Edward, a boy of color v. Helen Chevalier's Administrator"
1832 A 47 10 Spencer, Robert Yates, George Debt, account Debt $51.63 1/2
1832 A 47 11 Copes, Thomas P. Foster, Robert G. Debt, account Debt $11.03 1/4
1832 A 47 12 Gillett, Philo Charlesworth, Walter H. Appeal Original action debt, account for $7 for 7 whiskey barrels; plaintiff appealed from Justice of the Peace
1832 A 47 13 McKinney, Alexander Smith, David Appeal Original action debt, note for $25; plaintiff appealed from Justice of the Peace
1832 A 47 14 State of Missouri Zumwalt, Henry Selling liquor to an Indian Defendant allegedly sold one quart of whiskey and gave one quart of whiskey to an Indian without proper authorization
1832 A 47 15 Pettus, William G. Copes, Thomas P. Replevin Defendant allegedly unlawfully detained one ox cart and 2 oxen; damages $100
1832 A 47 16 Comegys, Benjamin Gilmore, Thomas Appeal Original action debt, account for $16 for 3/8 share of a keel boat; defendant appealed to Circuit Court, then to Supreme Court; Supreme Court reversed judgment and remanded to Circuit
1832 A 47 17 Taylor, John M. Dodson, John Slander Damages $5,000; defendant allegedly accused plaintiff of perjury in a trial in which defendant's male slave named Wash was being prosecuted
1832 A 47 18 Robbins, Moses B., et al. Partition Petition to divide 115 acre tract of Moses Robbins, deceased, among heirs Welcome A., Thomas J., Frederick M., and Abigail Robbins, Elijah and Melinda Mallarson, Walter and Zeuriah Phillips, Montgomery Perry, and plaintiff; survey included
1832 A 47 19 Robbins, Moses B., et al. Partition Petition to divide 200 arpent tract of Moses Robbins, deceased, among heirs Welcome A., Thomas J., Frederick M. and Abigail Robbins, Elijah and Melinda Mallarson, Walter and Zeuriah Phillips, Montgomery Perry, and plaintiff; survey included
1832 A 47 20 Robbins, Moses B., et al. Partition Petition to divide lot in St. Charles of Moses Robbins, deceased, among heirs Welcome A., Thomas J., Frederick M. and Abigail Robbins, Elijah and Melinda Mallarson, Walter and Zeuriah Phillips, Montgomery Perry and plaintiff
1832 A 47 21 Rice, Vanrenslaer Jenkins, Eliab Appeal Original action debt of $46; damages $50; involved note for 230 bushels of corn; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1832 A 47 22 Powell, Ludwell E. Appointment as deputy sheriff Ludwell E. Powell appointed deputy sheriff; William M. Christy, sheriff
1832 A 47 23 Wilson, Andrew Summons Summons for Andrew Wilson to give evidence to Grand Jury
1832 A 47 24 Davis, Edmond Logan, Green Failure to issue execution Writ of mandamus ordering Foster B. Simpson, Justice of the Peace, to issue execution on judgment in favor of plaintiff
1832 A 47 25 Overall, Wilson L. Kasson, Archy; Leavansworth, William Debt, note Debt $358; defendant doing business as A. Kasson & Co.; defendants' property in Portage des Sioux attached, including land, livestock and equipment
1832 A 47 26 State of Missouri Patchen, Paul P.; Lasage, Mary Adultery and fornication Defendants allegedly lived together in "a state of open and notorious" adultery and fornication
1832 A 47 27 Wilson, Thomas, Executor Lindsey, London Trover Defendant allegedly cut and converted to his use 12 acres of wheat bequeathed to defendant by way of will of Elisabeth Hines; wills of Elisabeth and Edwin Hines included; estate of Elisabeth Hines; damages $50; Edward Hines owned more than 20 slaves
1832 A 47 28 Dobbins, James; Evans, Joseph Campbell, Matthew Assumpsit Damages $300; debt for cheese purchased by defendant; plaintiffs doing business as Dobbins & Evans in New York; depositions from New York
1832 A 47 29 Bryan, James, Administrator Shobe, Abraham Detinue Estate of Susannah Bryan; damages $1,000; property was 2 slaves, both named Daniel
1832 A 47 30 Campbell, William M. Bond Trustee's bond and oath; trustee of insolvent debtor John Kincaid
1832 A 47 31 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1832 A 47 32 Miller, John Hays, Greenup; Boone, Daniel M.; Murdock, James; Hays, Daniel Debt, bond Damages $20,000; defendant Greenup Hays failed to meet conditions of guardian bond as guardian for Joshua Dodson's orphans; plaintiff to use of John Dodson
1832 A 47 33 State of Missouri Audrain, Mary, Administratrix; Eckert, William; Lilly, John, Jr. Debt, administrator's bond Debt $1,000; damages $500; estate of James H. Audrain; plaintiff to use of William C. Logan
1832 A 47 34 Ayres, E.D.; Sumner, Joseph; Johnson, Levi Appointment of road reviewers E.D. Ayres, Joseph Sumner, Levi Johnson appointed as road reviewers
1832 A 47 35 Kelly, Michael Potter, John C. Debt, note Debt $18.12 1/2
1832 A 47 36 Journey, Joseph Frazier, George C., Executor Conveyance of deed Estate of Thomas Caulk; plaintiff sought deed to 100 arpents of land purchased from Caulk prior to his death; plaintiff also spelled "January"
1832 A 47 37 Comegys, Jacob; Scott, Felix; Christy, William M. Bond County assessor's bond for Jacob Comegys; collector's bond for Felix Scott; sheriff's bond for William M. Christy
1833 B 29 11 State of Missouri Copes, Thomas P. Defacing a written receipt Defendant defaced acknowledgement of $6 receipt on a $13 note assigned to him by Louis Gurno and written by Pierre Larbe
1833 A 47 38 Labeaum, Pierre A. Belland, Charles Appeal Original action trespass vi et armis; defendant allegedly took plaintiff's horse and converted it to his own use; damages $50
1833 A 47 39 Garraty, Joseph W. McClain, Jeremiah; Arrandal, William Appeal Execution for costs
1833 A 47 40 State of Missouri Thornhill, Reuben; Ritchey, James M.; Ritchey, Francis Debt, bond Debt $200 for non-performance of a recognizance
1833 A 47 41 State of Missouri Huffman, George, Administrator; Knott, Osborn; Gillett, Leonard Debt Plaintiff for use of Peter Huffman and Rudolph Haverstick; estate of George Huffman; debt $1,500 for breach of conditions of administrator's bond; damages $1,000
1833 A 47 42 Hays, Greenup Hays, Daniel Assumpsit Damages $2,000
1833 A 47 43 St. Cyr, Martha Ann St. Cyr, Francis F. Divorce Defendant allegedly deserted plaintiff to serve with "Captain Boon;" plaintiff by her next friend Thomas W. Cunningham
1833 A 47 44 Labeaume, Pierre A. Steen, Enoch Assumpsit Damages $3,000
1833 A 48 1 Roser, Lydia Hutchison, Thomas; Bruin, Timothy Assault and battery; false imprisonment Defendants allegedly assaulted plaintiff, seized her possessions, and imprisoned her for nearly 2 months; damages $1,000; depositions from Springfield, Illinois; plaintiff alias Lydia Burress
1833 A 48 2 Powell, Ludwell E. Earl, James D. Foreclosure Debt $278.88; mortgage on 4 lots, livestock and other property; one lot contained Kental's Lime Kiln and Quarry
1833 A 48 3 Martin, Adam, Sr. Wrather, John W. Debt, note Debt $850; defendant's 510 acres in Hancock's Bottom attached
1833 A 48 4 Watts, Anthony B. Dodson, John; Dodson, William Debt, bond Debt $186 on a deed bond
1833 A 48 5 Rogers, Evans McCausland, David Debt, note Debt $577.50
1833 A 48 6 Potter, Samuel Gordon, Pleasant Appeal Original action assumpsit, account; $80.50 balance due for building a brick kiln; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1833 A 48 7 State of Missouri Potter, Samuel; Mack, Betsy Adultery and fornication Defendant Mack also spelled "McCoy"
1833 A 48 8 Order for copies Order from City of Jefferson to sergeant-at-arms to procure copies of petitions and case files involving Ester, a woman of color, William C. Carr and C. Kienlen
1833 A 48 9 State of Missouri Gorey, Peter Murder Defendant allegedly murdered Alexander Louise in Portage des Sioux
1833 A 48 10 Talbert, Barnett Gordon, Pleasant Appeal Original action debt, account for work done; deposition from Amelia County, Virginia; plaintiff also spelled "Talbott," "Tolbot"
1833 A 48 11 Collier, George Kibler, Jacob Debt, note Note for $20.09; amicable action
1833 A 48 12 Pettus, William G. Kibler, Jacob Debt, note Debt $70; amicable action
1833 A 48 13 Williams, Jacob D. Powell, Ludwell; Fulkerson, William N.; Knott, Osborn; Anderson, Thomas L.; et al Trespass vi et armis Damages $500; defendants allegedly seized one horse, saddle and bridle from plaintiff for a tax defendants levied as supposed trustees of St. Charles; other defendants Joseph Larenes, William Tumey
1833 A 48 14 State of Missouri Gill, John Peace bond File contains peace bond for defendant only
1833 A 48 15 State of Missouri Tisdell, Joseph Larceny Defendant allegedly stole a pair of shoes from John C. Evans
1833 A 48 16 Whittle, John S. Campbell, Matthew Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on assumpsit
1833 A 48 17 Vallance, William Lyons, James Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on assumpsit for $90
1833 A 48 18 Lindell, Peter Shannon, George Debt, note Debt $300
1833 A 48 19 Tagart, James Oliver, Archibald Assumpsit Debt $413.31; damages $900; notes, farm rent and account for salt, coffee and wheat; cause revived against defendant's administrator, William N. Fulkerson
1833 A 48 20 State of Missouri Ritchey, James M. Larceny Defendant allegedly stole one gold watch and 5 gold rings from Andrew Schultz
1833 A 48 21 Copes, Thomas P. Larbe, Pierre Vincent Appeal Original action assumpsit; debt $23.31 1/4; plaintiff appealed from Justice of the Peace; defendant also spelled "Larbre" and also known as Pierre Vansan
1833 A 48 22 Robinson, Alonzo C. Martin, Daniel Debt, note Note for $16.25
1833 A 48 23 Gordon, Pleasant Potter, Samuel Broken covenant Failure to deliver bricks per agreement; damages $1,000
1833 A 48 24 Shirley, Charles Fulkerson, William N., Administrator; Shirley, John Setting aside conveyance of slaves Nullify conveyance and sell slaves to satisfy judgment from Lincoln County against John Shirley; estate of Alexander Shirley; depositions from Indiana and Tennessee; bill of slaves included
1833 A 48 25 State of Missouri Hays, Greenup Forgery and counterfeiting Forged promissory note from Daniel Hays to defendant for $665
1833 A 48 26 Hansbrough, Alexander H. Strother, George F. Debt, bond Debt $900; change of venue from St. Louis County
1833 A 48 27 Knott, Osborn, et al. Summons Summons for Osborn Knott, William M. Fulkerson, Elisha H. Jordan, George Yates, Samuel Potter, and John McCaron to testify before the Grand Jury
1833 A 48 28 Hutchings, Christopher Gill, John; Watts, Simeon R.; Batte, Thomas C. Trespass vi et armis Damages $500; defendants allegedly broke into plaintiff's close and broke down and carried away 5 fences
1833 A 48 29 Williams, Jacob D. Tumey, William Replevin Defendant allegedly unlawfully detained one gray mare
1833 A 48 30 Clendenin, Harvey, Executor; Mansker, Samuel, Executor Oliver, Archibald Debt, note Debt $143.80; estate of William Bilderback
1833 A 48 31 Hempstead, Joseph, et al. Partition Petition to divide lands held in common by plaintiff, Cornelia Hempstead, James M. and Clarissa Campbell, and Peter and Mary Lorimere
1833 A 49 1 Sampson, William J. Russell, Henry A.H. Slander Defendant allegedly accused plaintiff of being a thief; damages $5,000
1833 A 49 2 Tisdell, Joseph Evans, John C. Slander Defendant allegedly publicly accused plaintiff of stealing a pair of shoes; damages $5,000
1833 A 49 3 State of Missouri Copes Subpoena 2 subpoenas for Pierre Larbe, Joseph Lareviere, Louis Gurno and William Watson to testify before Grand Jury
1833 A 49 4 State of Missouri Ritchy Subpoena Subpoenas for Jesse Harrison to testify before Grand Jury
1833 A 49 5 Rogers, Evans McCausland, David; St. Alexander, James; Pitzer, George Debt, note Debt $294.92 1/2
1833 A 49 6 State of Missouri McCarran, John; Pettus, William G.; Fulkerson, William N. Debt, bond Plaintiff to use of Lydia Roser; McCarran, as constable, allegedly unlawfully sold property of Roser to satisfy an execution; damages $500; depositions from Springfield, Illinois; Roser alias Lydia Burress, also spelled "Burrows"
1833 A 49 7 Hutchings, Christopher Gill, John; Watts, George W.; Watts, Simeon R. Appeal Original action trespass; defendants appealed from Justice of the Peace
1833 A 49 8 McLosky, Archibald; Kendall, S.T. Ferry license Archibald McLosky and S.T. Kendall licensed to operate ferry across Mississippi at Portage des Sioux
1833 A 49 9 Notice Order for H.L. Mills to pay Edward Brooks $8.50 assigned to William G. Pettus
1833 A 49 10 Eckert, William; Lovering, Lawson Affidavit Affidavit of William Eckert and Lawson Lovering claiming that Joseph W. Garraty was mismanaging estate of William Watts
1833 A 49 11 McCleuny, Micajuh; Gunn, Calvin Heirs of William Wooton Objection waved Action unknown
1833 A 49 12 Lovring, Lawson Lyones, James; Cunningham, Thomas W. Debt, bond Debt $70.52
1833 A 49 13 State of Missouri McCoy, Betsy Adultery Adultery with Samuel Patten
1833 A 49 14 Fulkerson, William N., Administrator Steene, Enoch Debt, bond Debt $424 for hire of 3 slaves Sermon, Jefferson, Henry; damages $550; estate of James Clay; defendant also spelled "Steen;" Thomas W. Cunningham, Frederick Shafer, Andrew Wilson garnishees; appealed to MO Supreme Court by plaintiff and remanded
1833 A 49 15 Chouteau, Pierre, Jr., Administrator Brishnell, Edward Assumpsit Damages $750; estate of Russel Farnham; list of attached property; Joseph Sumner and Archibald McClaskey garnishees
1833 A 49 16 Parks, Joseph; Dryden, Frederick H. Fees Fees for guarding Milton Ritchie; signed by Nathaniel Dryden, sheriff of Montgomery County
1833 A 49 17 Lyons, James Insolvent debtor Petitioner also spelled "Lyones;" list of creditors; property included stone mason's tools; debt $396
1833 A 49 18 Grater, Michael Shafer, Frederick Samuel Breach of contract Defendant allegedly failed to assign to plaintiff a leasehold per agreement; 20 acres in Lot 31 of Boone's survey
1833 A 49 19 Turner, Archibald W. Hedrick, George Debt, note Debt $175.91; plaintiff assignee of William S. Burch
1833 A 49 20 Rice, Sir Walter Talbot, H.B. Appeal Original action assumpsit on book account; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1833 A 49 21 Williams, Jacob D. Rice, Van Ranselear Trespass vi et armis Damages $500; defendant allegedly attacked plaintiff wounding him and tearing his clothing
1833 A 49 22 Bryan, James, Administrator Shobe, Abraham Detinue Estate of Susannah Bryan; damages $4,000; property was 8 slaves
1833 A 49 23 Gill, John Hutchings, Christopher Breach of contract Contract involving land purchased by litigants jointly
1833 A 49 24 Hodges, Henry; Stanley, Thomas Crow, Lewis; Crow, George Debt, bond Debt $250 to be paid in lead; plaintiffs doing business as Hodges & Stanley
1833 A 49 25 Ferguson, Alexander Russell, William Assumpsit Files contains 5 subpoenas for Archibald Gamble of St. Louis and Gamble's witness account, and execution against plaintiff for costs; damages $500
1833 A 49 26 McAlister, Alexander, Administrator Easton, Rufus Revived judgment Estate of Gabriel Long; judgment from March 1822 for $165 debt and $39.60 damages
1833 A 49 27 Watts, Henry S. Disputed administration Watts, guardian of Margaret M. Watts, objected to bond for Joseph W. Garraty as Administrator of William Watts
1833 A 49 28 Cook, [unknown]; Eastman, [unknown] Labeaume, Peter A. Motion to dismiss Motion to dismiss suit with unknown action
1833 A 49 29 Powell, Ludwell E.; Cunningham, Thomas W. Bond County treasurer's bond for Ludwell E. Powell; county surveyor's bond for Thomas W. Cunningham
1833 A 49 39 Kelly, John Baker, John H. Assumpsit Depositions from Johnson County, Illinois regarding partnership of defendant and William C. Middleton and goods transported on Ohio River; damages $1,000; change of venue from St. Louis County
1834 B 29 12 State of Missouri Charlesworth, Walter M. Failure to keep road in good repair First road district in St. Charles Township
1834 B 29 13 Klunk, Joseph Rutgers, Arend Appeal Debt, account $75 for work for the White Lead Manufactory
1834 B 29 14 Hunn, Francis County of St. Charles Unknown Summons for Erasmus Simpson and George Scott
1834 B 29 26 Green, James; Yarnall, Stephen, Administrators Yarnall, John Detinue Case file in 1805-1835, Box 50 Folder 15; execution
1834 B 29 27 Heirs of James Clay Partition Case file in 1805-1835, Box 50 Folder 28; commissioner's report of dower to Nancy Clay
1834 B 29 28 State of Missouri Cunningham, William Assault with intent to kill Case file in 1805-1835, Box 50 Folder 42; precipe to summon William J. Sampson
1834 A 49 30 Lamme, William; Lamme, David L.; Jackson, Claibourn F. Boswell, George E. Debt, note Debt $1,560.83; damages $1,000; plaintiffs doing business as C.F. Jackson & Company; Thomas C. Butte and William G. Pettus garnishees
1834 A 49 31 State of Missouri Pullum, Henry R. Keeping a roulette table; vagrancy Indictment for keeping a roulette table and vagrancy
1834 A 49 32 State of Missouri Keller, Thomas Peddling goods without a license Calico, needles, pins, coffee, sugar, tea, combs
1834 A 49 33 St. Cyr, Francis F. Fulkerson, William N. Assumpsit, account Debt $1,180; damages $500; account for work done, money loaned, one horse and other goods and services
1834 A 49 34 Dyer, Zebulan Jones, Henry Debt, note Debt $35.07
1834 A 49 35 Taylor, Nancy G., Administratrix; Fulkerson, William N., Administrator Boone, Hayden; Boone, Sydney S. Debt, note Estate of John M. Taylor; debt $100
1834 A 49 36 Hutchings, Christopher Gill, John; Watts, George W.; Watts, Simeon R. Trespass vi et armis Defendants allegedly broke into 5 closes, tore down fences, and removed husbandry implements; damages $500
1834 A 49 37 Yosti, Louis McKay, Patrick; Chauvin, Lefrenier J. Debt, note Debt $200
1834 A 49 38 Lay, William W. Lauri, Louis Appeal Original action debt; defendant also spelled "Laran," "Lara"
1834 A 49 40 Kelly, Michael McKay, Patrick Debt, note Debt $261.42
1834 A 49 41 McCutcheon, Zerelda Darst, Isaac Dower Petition to assign dower from lands of James McCutcheon; defendant guardian ad litem of James D. McCutcheon, only heir of James McCutcheon
1834 A 49 42 Copes, Thomas P. Junien, Baptiste Assumpsit, note Debt $7.66
1834 A 49 43 Copes, Thomas P. Bruegun, Francis Debt, bond Debt $17.91; defendant also spelled "Brueguen"
1834 A 49 44 Bailey, Mary Rebecca Bailey, Robert Ejectment Damages $2,000; plaintiff allegedly was ejected from 640 acres at the Pond Fort tract; depositions from Baltimore, Maryland
1834 A 49 45 Wilder, Benjamin Garraty, Joseph W. Assumpsit Damages $500
1834 A 49 46 Chauvin, Lafranea J. Robinson, A.C. Debt, note Debt $425; plaintiff assignee of James Bates
1834 A 50 1 Fetten, John Walker, George; Samuels, Robert Debt Debt $13.13
1834 A 50 2 Lyons, James Vallance, William Injunction Regarding judgment of $80 against plaintiff involving improvements made by defendant on land rented from plaintiff
1834 A 50 3 State of Missouri McCarran, John Forgery Alleged forgery on oath of Lawson Lavering
1834 A 50 4 Knott, David Grocer's license Grocer's license for David Knott
1834 A 50 5 Griffith, Daniel McKnight, John F., Administrator Appeal Plaintiff next friend of Daniel G. McKnight; plaintiff appealed estate settlement from County Court; estate of Sally J. McKnight
1834 A 50 6 McKinney, Alexander Sampson, William Debt, note Transcript of 7 actions on 7 notes totalling $489; defendant confessed judgment
1834 A 50 7 Millington, Jeremiah Knott, David Assumpsit, note Damages $300; debt $208.65
1834 A 50 8 Kerr, Augustus; Kerr, George W.; Kerr, John Hopkins, Thomas Debt, note Two notes totalling $1,058.92; plaintiffs doing business as A. & G.W. Kerr & Company
1834 A 50 9 Sexton, Isham B. Appointment as deputy sheriff William M. Christy, sheriff
1834 A 50 10 Pettus, William G. Pitzer, George Debt, note Debt $1,151.79; defendant confessed judgment
1834 A 50 11 Thompson, Aaron McKenney, Henry Debt, note 5 notes totalling $750
1834 A 50 12 Burt, Nathaniel Ingram, Thomas, Administrator Debt Debt $20,000; estate of Arthur Ingram; change of venue from St. Louis to St. Charles to Jefferson County and remanded to St. Charles; arbitrators appointed; Joseph C. Laveille and George Morton administrators de bonis non after death of defendant
1834 A 50 13 State of Missouri Zumwalt, Henry Mismarking hogs with intent to steal; hog stealing Six hogs worth $9 belonging to Isaac Groce
1834 A 50 14 Green, James, Administrator; Yarnall, Stephen, Administrator Yarnall, John Detinue Estate of John Yarnall; 14 slaves valued at $10,000
1834 A 50 15 Corlay, Joseph, Adminstrator; Benoist, Louis A., Administrator Fontaine, Felix Debt, note Estate of Antoine Vaillant; change of venue from St. Louis to St. Charles to Jefferson County then remanded to St. Charles
1834 A 50 16 Redmond, Thomas Barada, Isadore Debt, note Debt $21.25
1834 A 50 17 Smith, Vallenteun Eckert, William Debt, note Debt $100
1834 A 50 18 Grater, Michael Wardlaw, Benjamin; Campbell, Alexander B. Assumpsit Damages $500; plaintiff was blacksmith
1834 A 50 19 State of Missouri Evans, John C. Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly assaulted John H. Hanson
1834 A 50 20 Dadson, Joshua Partition Report of commissioners to partition estate of Joshua Dadson, deceased
1834 A 50 21 Cunningham, Thomas W. Grater, Michael Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on debt, account
1834 A 50 22 State of Missouri Samuels, Robert Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly struck Isham Butcher in the head with a rifle
1834 A 50 23 Pister, Andrew Denny, Charles Assumpsit Damages $2,000; debt for repairs to defendant's mill
1834 A 50 24 Housen, John H. Evans, John C.; King, John Trespass vi et armis Damages $500; defendants allegedly broke plaintiff's close and took away 5 head of cattle and 33 bushels of corn
1834 A 50 25 Copes, Thomas P. Gerno, Louis Ejectment Damages $1,000; defendant ejected plaintiff from lot in St. Charles on 2nd Street
1834 A 50 26 State of Missouri Hagan, Patrick Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly assaulted Joseph Cradock with a dirk
1834 A 50 27 Clay, James, Heirs of Partition Includes appointment of commissioners and request for a copy of the order, commissioners' report and survey
1834 A 50 28 Eckert, William Watts, George W.; Boswell, George E. Debt, note Debt $249.56 for hides purchased; plaintiff also spelled "Eckart"; defendants doing business as George W. Watts & Company
1834 A 50 29 Guthridge, Elijah W. Sampson, William J. Appeal Original action failure to work on public road in Femme Osage Township; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1834 A 50 30 Bagby, John M. Insolvent debtor List of property and creditors
1834 A 50 31 Duncan, John S. Logan, William C. Debt, note Debt $380
1834 A 50 32 Evans, John C. Grocer's license Grocer's license for John C. Evans
1834 A 50 33 Vallance, William Lyons, James; Awbrey, Rowland Revived judgment Judgment on injunction bond; injunction decreed by Chancery Court on appeal from Justice of the Peace on assumpsit; defendant also spelled "Auberry"
1834 A 50 34 Tate, James, Administrator Wardlaw, Hugh H. Debt, bond Debt $150; estate of James Fulton
1834 A 50 35 Grimes, Moses A. Lyons, James Debt, note Debt $25.10
1834 A 50 36 Blumner, Augustus Hatawa, Edward; Hatawa, Julius Debt, note Debt $116, $133.50; defendants also spelled "Hutawa"
1834 A 50 37 State of Missouri Cunningham, William Assault with intent to kill Defendant allegedly stabbed Nicholas Fisher
1834 A 50 38 Eckert, William Rombah, Francis H.; Kaltenbach, Constantin Debt, note Debt $190.02
1834 A 50 39 State of Missouri Charlesworth, Walter M. Summons Summons for John Garvin, V.R. Rice, Isadore Gardner, Simeon Rice
1834 A 50 40 Moore, John Irvine, Albert G.; Talbot, Thomas Debt, note Debt $375
1834 A 50 41 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1834 A 50 42 Yates, George Insolvent debtor List of property and creditors
1834 A 50 43 Evans, John C. Guinard, Joseph Debt, note; debt, account Note for $1.87 1/2; account for $14.12 1/2 for goods purchased by defendant's wife; defendant petitioned as insolvent debtor
1834 A 50 44 Adams; Brown Hancock, Benjamin, Administrator Subpoena for Moses Bigelow; estate of Thomas L. Woods
1834 A 50 45 State of Missouri St. Louis, John B. Hog stealing Defendant allegedly stole hogs belonging to Montgomery Perry and St. Clair Griffin; case file includes Justice of the Peace documents only
1834 A 50 46 State of Missouri Harry Murder Defendant, a slave belonging to estate of John M. Taylor, allegedly poisoned Singleton Ball; testimony from Lucinda Ball and Sam, a slave of John McSpaddon
1834 A 50 47 Christy, William M. Bond Sheriff's bond for William M. Christy, 26 August 1834
1835 D 18 79 State Jack State v. Jack Murder Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51, Bolder 14; fee bill
1835 B 29 15 State of Missouri Conie, Pierre Peace bond Defendant threatened to shoot Thomas P. Copes
1835 B 29 16 State of Missouri Gordon, Pleasant Peace bond Defendant threatened to shoot Joseph Snyder
1835 B 29 17 Keithly, Samuel Collector's statement Monies collected for merchandise and grocery licenses
1835 B 29 29 State of Missouri Jack Murder Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 14; fee bill and precipe for subpoenas
1835 B 29 30 Andrews, Frederick Shaffer, Frederick Appeal Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 5; precipe for execution
1835 B 29 31 Murdock, George Sampson, William J. Appeal Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 9; execution
1835 B 29 32 Awberry, Roland Holemire, Frederick Debt, note Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 8; execution
1835 B 29 33 Copes, Thomas P. Voizard, Joseph Partition Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 1; execution
1835 B 29 34 Rundlett, John S. McCausland, David Debt, note Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 46; precipe for fieri facias
1835 B 29 35 Murdock, John; Murdock, George Murdock, Mary; Murdock, James; Murdock, Mary; Murdock, Nancy Partition and dower Case file in 1805-1835, Box 51 Folder 44; fee bill
1835 B 29 36 Christy, William, Jr. Powell, Ludwell E. Contested election Case file in 1805-1835, Box 52 Folder 2; precipe to tax costs
1835 B 29 37 Wise, John McClelland, Elisha; Stephens, Benjamin Assumpsit, bill of exchange Case file in 1805-1835, Box 52 Folder 1; execution
1835 B 29 38 Weaver, Elisha Garvin, Amy Appeal Case file in 1805-1835, Box 52 Folder 12; execution
1835 B 29 39 Janis, Antoine; Janis, Nicholas Gurno, Louis Ejectment Case file in 1805-1835, Box 52 Folder 20; clerk's fee bill and 4 witness subpoenas
1835 A 51 1 Watts, George W.; Boswell, George E. Sexton, Isham B. Debt Debt $125; plaintiffs doing business as George W. Watts & Company
1835 A 51 2 State of Missouri Keller, Thomas Selling without license Defendant allegedly sold goods, wares and merchandise without a license
1835 A 51 3 State of Missouri Elting, Daniel; Elting, Godfred Peace bond Defendants ordered to keep the peace toward Jacob Miller
1835 A 51 4 Keller, Thomas Habeas corpus Writ of habeas corpus for Thomas Keller to appear before Benjamin Emmons and T.A. Grimes, Justices of the Peace
1835 A 51 5 Andrew, Frederick Shaffer, Frederick Appeal Original action trespass vi et armis; defendant allegedly stole two oxen and one oxe yoke; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1835 A 51 6 Powell, Ludwell E. Fulkerson, William N. Debt, note Debt $121; damages $20
1835 A 51 7 Delill, John B. Mocha, Frances Detinue Unlawful detainer of one horse; plaintiff also spelled "Delisle"
1835 A 51 8 Awberry, Roland Holemire, Frederick Debt, note Debt $100; damages $20; plaintiff also spelled "Aubry"
1835 A 51 9 Murdock, George Sampson, William J. Appeal Plaintiff appealed on debt, note for $76 from Justice of the Peace; includes plat map of Town of Eaton
1835 A 51 10 Merry, Samuel Richards, Robert K. Assumpsit, note Debt $300; damages $500; list of defendant's property attached
1835 A 51 11 Copes, Thomas P. Voizar, Joseph Partition 640 acres on Dardenne jointly owned by litigants; defendant also spelled "Voizard"
1835 A 51 12 Copes, Thomas P., Administrator Fulkerson, William N. Debt, note Debt $104.25; estate of Niles Scough, also spelled "Skough"
1835 A 51 13 Coshow, William Guthridge, Elijah W. Debt, note Debt $800; plaintiff assignee of Adam Zumalt
1835 A 51 14 State of Missouri Jack Murder Defendant, a slave of Isaac Fulkerson, allegedly beat with a club Wesley, slave of Daniel Hays; Wesley later died of the wounds; includes autopsy report and testimony from slaves
1835 A 51 15 Copes, Thomas P. Yarnall, John Debt Debt $100; plaintiff assignee of George Shannon
1835 A 51 16 Mills, Ignatious W. Van Burkleo, William, Administrator Land dispute Estate of Christian Holstuter; Holstuter sold land to Samuel Wells, who sold it to Polly Robertson
1835 A 51 17 Ezzell, Samuel Mauzer, Thomas Slander Damages $3,000; defendant allegedly accused plaintiff of perjury in Thomas Mauzer v. David Duff
1835 A 51 18 Powell, Ludwell E. Pitzer, George Debt Debt $110.73
1835 A 51 19 Ezzell, Samuel Scott, Felix Slander Damages $3,000; defendant allegedly accused plaintiff of committing perjury in Thomas Mauzee v. David Duff
1835 A 51 20 Earl, James D. Charlesworth, Walter M. Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on debt, account; debt $85.37 1/2
1835 A 51 21 Grater, Michael Huffman, John Appeal Appealed from Justice of the Peace on assumpsit; defendant also spelled "Hufman"
1835 A 51 22 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1835 A 51 23 Tumey, William Insolvent debtor Creditors included Chandler Price of Philadelphia, to whom petitioner owed $151,000
1835 A 51 24 State of Missouri Etling, Daniel; Etling, Godfried; Etling, Conrad Assault Victim was Jacob Miller
1835 A 51 25 Christy, William Request for summons Request from H.R. Gamble to William Christy to issue summons in unknown case
1835 A 51 26 Miscellaneous document Scrap of paper dated April 17, 1835 with calculations
1835 A 51 27 Journey, Joseph; Journey, Polly Lamasters, Benjamin Slander Defendant allegedly accused Polly Journey of adultery
1835 A 51 28 Griswold, H. Ward, Joseph Debt, note Debt $90
1835 A 51 29 Hays, Daniel Hancock, Benjamin, Administrator Detinue 3 slaves, Dide, George and Wilson; damages $1,500; estate of Thomas L. Wood; deposition of Obadiah Mason
1835 A 51 30 Ridgway, John D. Redman, Lucy, Administratrix Estate dispute Estate of George W. Redman; plaintiff trustee of Patsy Ridgway and her children of Clark County, Kentucky; proceeds from estate of William Redman, including hiring out of 2 female slaves
1835 A 51 31 Woolfolk, Z.T. Taylor, Sarah Partition and dower Plaintiff by right of his wife Cordelia and as guardian of Reuben E. Taylor; land of Francis Taylor, deceased
1835 A 51 32 Ferrell, Benjamin P. Cleland, Beriah Debt Debt $27.25
1835 A 51 33 State of Missouri Monday, John Assault Defendant threatened to kill William Cave
1835 A 51 34 Harrison, Jesse Talbot, Hillary B. Breach of covenant Plaintiff leased to defendant a house in St. Charles; damages $500
1835 A 51 35 Pettus, William G. Kibler, Jacob Debt, bond Debt $142.11
1835 A 51 36 McComb, Hugh Wardlaw, Hugh H. Debt, note Debt $104.14
1835 A 51 37 Stokes, Marianne Collier, George Response to plea Plaintiff's response to defendant's plea
1835 A 51 38 State of Missouri Mallarson, Elijah Assaulting and stabbing with intent to kill Victim was Alexander McDonald
1835 A 51 39 State of Missouri Samuels, James Assaulting and stabbing with intent to kill Victim was Samuel Pearce
1835 A 51 40 State of Missouri Scott, Tazewell Horse stealing 3 horses belonging to Solomon and Jonathan Zumwalt
1835 A 51 41 Murdock, John; Murdock, George Murdock, Mary; Murdock, James; Murdock, Mary; Murdock, Nancy Partition and dower Litigants heirs of Alexander Murdock; 4 tracts of land; William Cashaw guardian of James, Mary and Nancy Murdock
1835 A 51 42 Jacoby, Jane Wilson, Andrew Ejectment Damages $1,000; plaintiff allegedly was ejected by defendant from lot at 3rd and Jefferson in St. Charles
1835 A 51 43 Rundlett, John S. McCausland, David Debt, note Debt $612.26
1835 A 51 44 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1835 A 51 45 Wise, John McClelland, Elisha; Stephens, Benjamin Assumpsit, bill of exchange Debt $400; damages $1,000; regarding delivery of mail on routes 3211, 3212, 3213
1835 A 51 46 Christy, William, Jr. Powell, Ludwell E. Contested election Plaintiff contested defendant's election as clerk on grounds of ineligible voters
1835 A 51 47 Boyle, William B. Insolvent debtor List of property and creditors
1835 A 52 1 State of Missouri Lewis, Victor M. Assisting escape from jail Defendant allegedly furnished tools to Dixon so Dixon could escape from jail
1835 A 52 2 McClelland, Elisha Ritchie, Cynthia Appeal Subpoena for A.D. Watson, Thomas Martin and Levi McCray
1835 A 52 3 State of Missouri Brown, Henry Assault and battery Victim was Catharine E. Brown, defendant's wife
1835 A 52 4 State of Missouri Fleming, David R. Larceny Mexican, Spanish and United States coins valued at $25; victim was Charles Cornoyer
1835 A 52 5 State of Missouri Sampson, William J. Appeal Original action assault and battery; victim was James G. Vincent; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1835 A 52 6 McDonald, Alexander Mallerson, Elijah Assault and battery Damages $500
1835 A 52 7 Weaver, Elisha Garvin, Amy Appeal Original action debt, note for $10; defendant appealed from Justice of the Peace
1835 A 52 8 Brown, Henry Apperson, Gabriel L. Debt, bond Debt $60
1835 A 52 9 Wardlaw, Hugh H., Executor Millington, Jeremiah, Administrator Appeal Defendant appealed from County Court on action on bond for $620; plaintiff estate of Jane Beauchamp; defendant estate of Seth Millington; remanded to County Court
1835 A 52 10 Rice, Van Ransellaer Stephens, Benjamin; McClelland, Elisha Debt, note Debt $180
1835 A 52 11 Gordon, Pleasant Snyder, Joseph Trespass force and arms Plaintiff alleged that surveyor cut off 1 acre of land and included it in defendant's survey
1835 A 52 12 Long, Gabriel Easton, Rufus Revived judgment Judgment from March 1822 for $165 debt and $39.60 damages; Alton Long, Administrator de bonis non for plaintiff after Alexander McAlister, Administrator died; Abial A. Easton, Administratrix for defendant
1835 A 52 13 Christy, William, Jr. Venire Grand jury; list of jurors summoned
1835 A 52 14 State of Missouri Diehr, John Threatening Defendant allegedly threatened to kill Joseph Weisar
1835 A 52 15 Gardner, Isadore Insolvent debtor No property; list of creditors
1835 A 52 16 Logan, William C.; Keithly, Samuel Bond County assessor's bond for William C. Logan; collector's bond for Samuel Keithly
1835 A 52 17 King, John Tayon, Louis Request for execution No action given
1835 A 52 18 Bigelow, Moses Knott, David; Watson, A.D. Debt Execution for $70.40 debt plus costs; action from Justice of the Peace