Henry, AL, 1851 May 23

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"A negro named Henry was executed at Somerville, Morgan
Coy Alaey on May 23, 1851, for the murder of another ne=-
gro. Some 2,000 to 2,500, including 500 negroes, were
present to witness the sight,"

SOUTHERN ADVOCATE, Huntsville, Ala., 6-11-1851..

HENRY

"A negro named Henry was executed at Somerville, Morgan
Cosy Alaey on May 23, 1851, for the murder of another ne-
gro. Some 2,000 to 2,500, including 500 negroes, were

present to witness the sight,"
SOUTHERN ADVOCATE, Huntsville, Ala. g 6-11-1851..

HENRY

"A negro named Henry was executed at Somerville, Morgan
Cos, Alas, on May 23, 1851, for the murder of another ne=
gro. Some 2,000 to 2,500, including 500 negroes, were
present to witness the sight."

SOUTHERN ADVOCATE, Huntsville, Ala,, 6-11-1851.

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