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*'''1809-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1989162|Tennessee, White County Records, 1809-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Tennessee, White County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1809-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1989162|Tennessee, White County Records, 1809-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Tennessee, White County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
===Background=== | |||
If your ancestors were ever in court as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors, they may be in court records. They may have participated in cases of probate, naturalization, divorce, debt, adoption, guardianship, licenses, appointment to public office, taxes, civil and criminal lawsuits, property disputes, crimes, or any other matters brought before a court. | |||
Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence. They often provide occupations, descriptions, and other family history information. | Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence. They often provide occupations, descriptions, and other family history information. | ||
===Courts and Types of Cases=== | |||
Tennessee courts having records of genealogical value are as follows: | Tennessee courts having records of genealogical value are as follows: | ||