Guilford, NC, 1857 April 17

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Negro Guilford April 17, 1857

Offence: Murder

Location: Raleigh NC

Ex Date: 4—17-1857

Details: Slave of Col. Mooring of Johnston County.

Killed a white man named Mr. Peebles. The
execution took place at the State Rock Quarry north of
town. Case was affirmed by State Supreme Court. Master

spent more than $1000 in legal fees in efforts to save
his neck.

source: WEEKLY N.C. STANDARD, 4-22-1857 (3:4)

Neerolcuilcord April 17, 1857

Offence: Murder

Location: Raleigh NC

Ex Date; 4-17-1857

Details: Slave of Col. Mooring of Johnston County.

Killed a white man named Mr. Peebles. The
execution took place at the State Rock Quarry north of
town. Case was affirmed by State Supreme Court. Master
spent more than $1000 in legal fees in efforts to save
his neck.

Source: WEEKLY N.C. STANDARD, 4-22-1857 (3:4)

Negro Guilford

Offenc Murder
Location: Raleigh NC
Ex Date: 4-17-1857

Slave of Col. Mooring of Johnston County.
Killed a white man named Mr. Peebles. The
execution took place at the State Rock Quarry north of
town. Case was affirmed by State Supreme Court. Master
spent more than $1000 in legal fees in efforts to save
his neck.

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Source: WEEKLY N.C. STANDARD, 4-22-1857 (3:4)

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