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]

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]

Aggravated Riot & Murder

"Thomas O. Atha, convicted in the late term of Superior Court of Bibb County of aggr[avated] riot, on the 19th of May last escaped." (June 1842)

"On the 26 of July 1842, Elijah Holly was murdered by Arthur Mock in Pulaski County. Mock is about 45 years old, grey hair, about 5 ft. 2 inches tall, slender made, walks very erect, amibly dark complexion, large and dark eyes, has a small scar on his left cheek, weighs about 134 lbs., and is a gunsmith or blacksmith."

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

Mortally Wounded

"On the 4th inst., in Wilkinson County, William Keeton was mortally wounded by Samuel M. Pittman. Pittman is 6 ft. tall, slender build, dark complexion, dark hair, dark gray eyes, about 30 years old, is quick spoken, and weighs about 125 or 130 pounds." (May 1841) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Marion & Paulina Murdered Bine

"In Jones County on 19 February last, a Negro woman named Bine, the property of Marion Bozeman, was murdered by Marion and Paulina Bozeman. Marion M. Bozeman is about 22 years of age, dark complexion, dark hair, and weighs about 200 pounds, well formed though fleshy, and of good appearance." (March 1841) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

David Murdered Absalom

"On 6 November inst., Absalom Lyles was murdered by David Puckett in Bibb County. Puckett is 25 to 27 years old, 5 ft. 7 or 8 inches tall, rather loose set, thin visage, sandy hair, and light gray or blue eyes." (November 1840) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Supposedly Named

"In November last, a murder was committed against a man suppos[e]dly named Elias M. Isaac by J. W. Coles and John John Dickerson in Jones County...Cowles is 5 ft. 7 or 8 inches tall, very trim built, well made, very active, and upright in his walk. He is travelling the country as a juggler and ventriloquist and is a native of Connecticut. His real name is Julius Williams Cowles but frequently goes by the name of Williams, then by the name of Cowles or Cole and by spelling the name backwards, takes the name of Selwoc. Dickerson is tall, low legged, very stout man, has a fair complexion, light hair, blue or light eyes, broad shoulders, has two double teeth on the upper jaws in front, and chews tobacco very much." (January 1839) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Loving Murder

"On 6 October inst., William W. Thompson was murdered by George S. Loving in Bibb County...Loving is 19 or 20 years old, 5 ft. 10 inches tall, spare made, sallow complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and inclined to be bow legged." (October 1838) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

James Murdered James

"James W. Mercer of Pulaski County murdered James B. White in Laurens County. Mercer is 25 years old, about 6 ft. tall, ordinary size, dark hair, gray eyes, and fair complexion." (November 1836) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

George Murdered John

"In March 1829, John Raper was murdered in Carroll County by George Blackwood, a Cherokee Indian, believed to be lurking in Cherokee country." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Andrew Murdered Edward

"On 14th February inst., Edward Johnson was murdered in Twiggs County by Andrew B. Hughes...Hughes is 5 ft., 9 or 10 inches tall, spare made, thin visage, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes, and is left handed." (March 1835) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Hair Inclined to Curl

"On Thursday the 19th instant, Swafford Stallsworth was murdered in Jones County by James Holliday. Holliday is 5 ft., 11 inches tall, spare made, 40 years old, light complexion, sandy hair inclined to curl, and with a large scar on his jaw." (February 1835) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

James Holliday was indicted by a grand jury and found guilty.

2 Murders in 2 Counties

"On the 2d instant, John Hatcher was murdered in Twiggs County by Joseph Sawyer, and Winfield Moore murdered Claborn Forehand in Burke County on 8 January last. Sawyer is about 5 ft., 8 or 10 inches tall, dark complexion, bald, a down look and rather thin visage. Moore is about 35 years old, 5 ft., 9 or 10 inches tall, tolerably slender built, thin visage, and fair hair." (May 1834) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

From 8 May 1834 Macon Messenger:

Unfortunate at Marion, Twiggs Co. on Friday 2nd inst., a dispute occured between two men, John Hatcher and Joseph Sawyer, when Hatcher rubbed his fist in Sawyer's face; upon which the latter struck his antagonist several blows on the head
with a heavy walking stick - Hatcher was completely stunned, and never regained his reasons afterwards. He died of his wounds on Monday 5th. inst. Intemperance has thus added another to its many crimes, for it was indeed the cause of this unhappy event. Both men had families.

A $200 reward was offered for the apprehension of Sawyer.

Laton Murdered John

"On 14 February instant, Laton Hall murdered John H. Bedingfield in Washington County." (February 1833) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

3 Murders

"On 28 June last, John Hunt murdered Zachariah Williamson in Jones County; on 13 July instant, George H. Sims murdered William B. Taff in Houston County; and on 31 March last, John C. Pope was murdered by John Hill in Wilkes County." (July 1832) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

John & James Murdered James

"On 21 November 1830, John West and James West murdered James Lockby in Carroll County." [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Joseph Murdered Jim

"Joseph McCearly murdered a Negro man named Jim, property of James Hatcher, in Wilkinson County." (June 1831) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

William Murdered Sikes

"William Steptoe, on the 29th October last, murdered Sikes Sanders in Pulaski County." (November 1830) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Destroyed Her Female Infant Child

"Fanny Davis of Jones County is charged by the coroner with 'having destroyed her female infant child.'" (October 1829) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

James, George, & Solomon Murdered James

"On the evening of 6 December last, James Y. Long was murdered in Carroll County by James May with the help of George May and Solomon Jackson." (January 1829) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Samuel Stabbed Jacob to Death

"On 16 October last, Samuel Stephens of Twiggs County stabbed Jacob Gilder of Twiggs County to death." (November 1826) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Ebenezer and Benjamin Murdered 2 Slaves

"Ebenezer Z. Duffy and Benjamin Downing of Jones County murdered two Negro slaves, Jane and Moses, belonging to Ebenezer Duffy. Downing has been arrested but Duffy has fled." (September 1826)

Ebenezer was eventually caught and convicted. He was sentenced to 5 years in the Georgia penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter. He only served about 5 months.

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

Josiah Murdered Ben

"On the fifth instant, Josiah Thompson of Bibb County murdered a Negro man named Ben." (August 1825) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Jeremiah Murdered James

"On the 12th instant, Jeremiah W. Ray of Twiggs County murdered James Slone. Ray is about 40 years old, black hair and eyes, large black whiskers, round shouldered, 'quite talkative something of a whining tone,' rather above the ordinary stature, has some of his upper teeth out, and has a remarkable scar on his throat." (June 1824) [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Alexander Convicted of Bigamy

Alexander Pearl was convicted of bigamy in Bibb County in 1850. He was sentenced to 2 years in the Georgia penitentiary. Alexander, a carpenter, was born in Virginia. He was 25 years of age, over 6 feet tall, had a fair complexion, black hair, and hazel eyes. Alexander was pardoned 1851. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

William Died in the Penitentiary

William Peters, age 36, was convicted of burglary in Henry County in 1850. He was sentenced to 7 years in the Georgia penitentiary. William, a farmer, was born in Tennessee. He died 4 October 1854. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

William Convicted of Larceny

William Hewitt was convicted of larceny from house in Carroll County in 1850. He was sentenced to 3 years in the Georgia penitentiary. William, a gold digger, was born in Georgia. He was 24 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches tall, had a fair complexion, light hair, and black eyes. William was pardoned 1851. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Jessie Convicted of Manslaughter

Jessie Bancomb was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Pulaski County about May 1850. He was sentenced to 3 years in the Georgia penitentiary. Jessie, a wheelwright, was born in North Carolina. He was 41 years of age, over 5 feet 10 inches tall, had a fair complexion, dark hair, and grey eyes. Jessie was pardoned October 1850. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Baker Escaped

George J. Baker was convicted of larceny from house in Bibb County in 1850. He was sentenced to 4 years in the Georgia penitentiary. George, born in Virginia, was 32 years of age. He was about 6 feet tall, and had grey eyes. George escaped 1851. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Joseph Convicted of Larceny

Joseph Kelley was convicted of simple larceny in Talbot County in 1849. He was sentenced to 4 years in the Georgia penitentairy. Joseph, a cabinet maker, was born in England. He was 31 years of age, over 5 feet 9 inches tall, had dark complexion, black hair, and black eyes. Joseph was pardoned 1851. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

John Convicted of Assault

John Carter was convicted of assault to murder in Bibb County in 1849. He was sentenced to 5 years in the Georgia penitentiary. John, a blacksmith, was born in South Carolina. He was 33 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, had a dark complexion, dark hair, and dark eyes. John was pardoned 1851. This was his second sentence. [Source: Georgia Black Book: Morbid, Macabre and Disgusting Records of Genealogical Value]

Alleged Thieves

Thomas Roberts was convicted of simple larceny in Bibb County in 1847. He was sentenced to 4 years in the Georgia penitentiary. Thomas, a farmer, was born in Georgia. He was 30 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, had a dark complexion, black hair, and black eyes. Thomas died 8 March 1849.

James Dowlan was convicted of simple larceny in Bibb County in 1847. He was sentenced to 3 years in the Georgia penitentiary. James, a gardner, was born in Ireland. He was 32 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches tall, had a dark complexion, dark hair, and black eyes. James was pardoned a couple of weeks before his sentence was set to expire.

James F. L. Lumpkin, age 20, was convicted of stealing from U. S. mail in 1847. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Georgia penitentiary. James was born in Georgia. He died 18 March 1849.

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