Sam Finney inquest, 1874 December 28

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Scott, W. S.
Date:
1874 December 28
Extent:
1 folder(s) 1 inquest
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Sam Finney inquest, ms 3930, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one handwritten inquest on the murder of a freedman, Sam Finney, including the signed testimony of coroner W. S. Scott. The inquest is dated December 28, 1874, and records the murder as December 26.

Biographical / historical:

Sam Finney (d. 1874) was a freedman who was shot in the back of the head on December 26, 1874 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Sam Finney inquest, ms 3930, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.