This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UiB.2ACI/807.1 Message Board Post: Have you checked out TN State Library and Archives in Nashville? I just finished extensive research on a 1916 murder trial that took place in Cannon County. Don't forget that TN was pretty lawless - esp outside of town. Even into the 1920's the sherrif preferred to stay within the city or town limits. Have you checked the local court house? Any newspapers published or a school newspaper (if it was near a college the college may have an archive)? Other than posting it as you have done I can make no more suggestions as to finding information. My father has several old old books published in TN around the turn of the century that give history of different counties - recount some murders. I do not have access to the books (I'm in MI the books are in Florida) but you might try the historical society and see if they have any old publications. Good luck.