27 January 2008

Unknown Person Murdered by Alfred

"In Bibb County on 10 January 1869, an unknown person was murdered by Alfred Hoy." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Murder in Washington County

"In Washington County on or about 30 July 1868, Moses Siah was murdered by William Oxford."

William, unprovoked, allegedly struck Moses on the head with a revolver. A $1,000 reward was offered for the apprehension of said William Oxford.

"In Washington County on 28 October 1867, George Washington was murdered by James Oxford, Robert Payne, and Hayward Gleason."

Quotes from Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value.

Thomas Murdered Edward

"In Pulaski County on 18 April 1868, Edward W. Pipkin was murdered by Thomas L. Lamb." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

James Murdered Mitchell

"In Houston County on or about 28 March 1868, Mitchell H. Taylor was murdered by James M. Toomey." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Freedmen Murders

"In Houston County on 2 November 1867, Toney McCanley (freedman), was murdered by Thomas Cofield."

The above incident was also described as: "In Houston County on 3 November 1867, Toney McConly was murdered by G. T. Cofield."

"In Houston County on or about 21 December 1867, Moses Gilbert (freedman), was murdered by James Ivey."

[Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Supposedly, Thomas Cofield murdered Toney McCanley over a political dispute.

Another supposed murder victim of James Ivey /Ivy 's was Joseph O. Pry.

Andrew Murdered George

"In Macon County, 13 May 1867, George Oliver, an aged freedman, was murdered by Andrew J. Gaines." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Marion Murdered James

"In Pulaski County on 12 September 1866, James M. Farn was murdered by Marion Sanders." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Robert Murdered Bright

"In Carroll County on 1 May 1861, Bright W. Hargrave was murdered by Robert J. Velvin." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Thomas Murdered Deborah

"In Carroll County on the 28th December last, Deborah S. Chapman was murdered by Thomas D. Wallis." (June 1858) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Henry Murdered John

"In Jones County on 26 December last, John M. Woodall was murdered by Henry G. Whitby." (January 1858) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Andrew Murdered by the Helvensteins

"In Macon County on the 4th inst., Andrew Shealy was murdered by A. H. Helvensten and Ergene Helvenstein." (August 1856) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Allen Murdered John

"In Wilkinson County on the 1st day of this month, John M. Spence was murdered by Allen Rogers." (August 1854) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Murder in Bibb County

"On the 26th inst. a murder was committed in Bibb County. Aaron Blalock was murdered by George Minchew." (December 1852) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Isaac Murdered James

"In Houston County on the 9th inst., Isaac Guilder murdered James Simpson. Guilder is of low stature, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches tall, retreating forehead, dark keen eyes, eyes sunk deep in the head, dark complexion with hair, speaks quick, about 35 years old, and raised in Twiggs County, Ga." (July 1852) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

William Murdered Jackson

"On the 27th August last in Macon County, Jackson Tounton was murdered by William Childree." (September 1851) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

I'm told an alternate spelling for Jackson's surname is TAUNTON. Also, Jackson was shot by William.

Peter Escaped

"Peter Ursery indicted for murder of John G. Porder in Pulaski Co., escaped. Ursery is about 5 feet 8 inches tall, stout and square built, dark hair and complexion, blue eyes, dress very common, and has a very determined and deliberate speech." (June 1851) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Thomas Killed Richard

"Richard Altman on 15 November inst. in the city of Macon was killed by Thomas Burge. Burge is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches tall, spare and well made, has light complexion, hazel eyes, is quick spoken and weighs about 160 pounds." (November 1849) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Benjamin Murdered James

"Benjamin S. Brantley on the 2d December last in Washington County murdered James Morris. Brantley is about 35 years old, 5 feet 6 in. or thereabouts, dark complexion, dark hair, down look, and usually wears his hat jauntily on the side of his head." (April 1849) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

George Murdered Isaac

"In Macon, Bibb County, on the evening of the 11th inst., George Bassett murdered Isaac Sewall...Bassett is about 25 years old, stout built, 5 feet 10 inches, blue eyes, and dark hair." (November 1848) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Moses Murdered a Negro Slave

"On the 29th February last in Houston County, a Negro slave was murdered by Moses Christmas...Christmas is represented to be about 35 or 40 years old, about 140 pounds, swarthy complexion, light hair and blue eyes." (May 1848) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Killed Her Infant Male Child

"Sarah Johnson on 1st October last in Bibb County, killed her infant male child." (November 1845) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Robert Murdered William

"On the 21st May last in Jones County, William Vanzant was murdered by Robert Y. Simms...Simms is about 27 years old, 5 ft. 10 or 11 in. tall, very stout built, red hair, red skin, a little freckled in the face, and fond of liquor." (June 1845) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Thomas Murdered Joseph

"On 22 January last in Macon, Bibb County, Joseph Hall was murdered by Thomas M. Self." (February 1845) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

26 January 2008

Eli Murdered William

"In Carroll County on the 31st March last, William Philpot was murdered by Eli Thurman. Thurman is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches tall, fair complexion, 21 or 22 years old, light hair, and blue eyes." (April 1844) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Wiley Murdered

"On the 6th inst. in Twiggs County, Wiley Gudger, a penitentiary guard, was murdered, supposedly by two men." (June 1843)

"Dempsey J. Justice and Archibald Brown, charged with the murder of Wiley Gudger, a penitentiary guard, escaped from the Twiggs County jail." (February 1844)

[Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]