Benjamin Furr, MD, 1784 June 11

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Source: Pardon Papers of the Governor in Council
1/7/7785". Box 2 Folder 7-49

Source: Pardon Papers of the Governor in Council
1777-1785 . Box 2 Folder #49

Source: Pardon Papers of the Governor in Council
1777-1785 . Box 2 Folder #49

Benjamin Furr altas Williams 1784

Offence: Horse stealing

Location: Frederick

Result: Hanged June llth 1784

Details: In a mercy petition he describes him-

self as a 20 year old boy from Virginia
who was led astray by an errant stepfather. He was
convicted August 1783. Death warrant issued 10-18-83
for execution on 11-5-83 then rescinded pending fur-
ther consideration. Death warrant reissued 5-17-84
for execution on 6-11-84 which was carried out.

Benjamin Furr alias Williams 1784

Offence: Horse stealing

Location: Frederick

Result: Hanged June 11th 1784

Details: In a mercy petition he describes him-

self as a 20 year old boy from Virginia
who was led astray by an errant stepfather. He was
convicted August 1783. Death warrant issued 10-18-83
for execution on 11-5-83 then rescinded pending fur-
ther consideration. Death warrant reissued 5-17-84
for execution on 6-11-84 which was carried out.

Benjamin Furr alias Williams

Offence:

Location:

Result:

Details:

Horse stealing
Frederick
Hanged June 11th 1784

In a mercy petition he describes him-
self as a 20 year old boy from Virginia
who was led astray by an errant stepfather. He was
convicted August 1783. Death warrant issued 10-18-83
for execution on 11-5-83 then rescinded pending fur
ther consideration. Death warrant reissued 5-17-84
for execution on 6-11-84 which was carried out.

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