An Acklen Land Deal In Tennessee

At one point, J. H. Acklen was appointed guardian of his wife, Jeannette (Tillotson) Acklen by both the courts of New York and the courts of Tennessee. James N. Beard, Jeannette's step-father, was also her guardian at some point in time. Mrs. Acklen did not reach her age of majority until November 11, 1892.

The lawsuit, Levy, et al v. Acklen, et al, concerned a triangular tract of about 4 acres of land in the 10th Civil District of Davidson County, Tennessee, fronting the Harding or Richland Turnpike. The tract, conveyed to the West End Land Co., was originally worth approximately $200.00; it's value increased to $7,500.00 after a toll-gate was built on it.

Reports of decisions of the Court of Chancery Appeals of Tennessee
Levy et al. v. Acklen, et al.
(Nashville December 7, 1901)

According to the Davidson Co., Tennessee, Recorder's website:

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