North Carolina, Supreme Court, Raleigh : Harrell (executor) v Davenport et al, December 1859.

William D Davenport was shot and killed by two of his slaves, Ganza and Aaron, who were tried, found guilty and executed. Another slave called George was acquitted and afterwards sold by William's children. His wife, Polly, dissented from the will and claimed her dower and distributive share. T...

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Corporate Author:	Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Slavery, abolition & social justice.
Subjects:	Court records Slave trade Enslaved persons > Social conditions Trials (Murder) Violence Wills
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