Inquest in the murder of Ed Smith

Descriptive Summary
Title: Inquest in the murder of Ed Smith
Creator: Scott, W. S.
Dates: 1875 January 18
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 item(s)
Collection Number: ms4521
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Scope and Content

One handwritten inquest on the murder of Ed Smith including testimony of coroner W. S. Scott. Smith was an African American man living with his family on the plantation of David B. Hill. He was murdered on the night of January 18, 1875 by a group of men identified as the "South Carolina Tigers".

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Preferred Citation

[Item, box, folder], Inquest in the murder of Ed Smith, ms4521, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Inquest in the murder of Ed Smith, 1875 January 18