Research Topic

Crime & Murders

This topic appears in 122 indexed records between 1789 and 1964.
122 Indexed Records
1789 Earliest Record
1964 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
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October 8, 2024

Tate Moton, dead after quarrel.

Tate Moton, the colored man who was so badly cut by Henry Taylor, also colored, a few weeks ago in a fight at Bakerton, died at his home in Bolivar last Saturday from the injuries he […]
August 14, 2024

Poindexter Jailed For Shooting of King

Elizabeth Poindexter, of Bakerton, has been committed to jail here to answer before the next grand jury on a charge of shooting Elisha King.
August 14, 2024

Carter, Theft of Houser’s Horse.

A man calling himself James H. Carter was arrested in Hillsborough, Loudoun county, Va., Thursday, and brought to this place late that night by Constable S. T. Jones, of Harper’s Ferry. The man was arrested on […]
August 14, 2024

Carter Arrest for Theft of Horse

A man calling himself James H. Carter has been arrested and placed in jail here charged with stealing a horse from Mr. R. D. Houser, at Bakerton. He is also wanted in Virginia and Maryland for […]
August 13, 2024

Billy Welsh, Harness Vandalized, Search for Perpetrators

A dastardly piece of work was committed Friday night in Sharpsburg by miscreants, who cut the harness of the team of William Welch, of Bakerton, while it was hitched at the City Hotel. The harness was […]
Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1890s 18 records
1830s 17 records
1900s 16 records
1850s 16 records
1860s 12 records
1910s 9 records