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