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Negro Simmons | Romi 75. 1837

Offence: Murder of master

Location: Nottoway Co.

Result: Hanged 4/7/37

Master: Frederick Fowkes (valuation $900)
Source: Executive Journal of the Governor

entry dated 3/30/37 with marginal
note! of contirmation. No comp. nec’.

Note: Abby & Betsy reprieved for transport

Negro Simmons pri 7,

Offence:
Location:
Result:

Master:

Source:

Note:

Murder of master
Nottoway Co.
Hanged 4/7/37

Frederick Fowkes (valuation $900)
Executive Journal of the Governor
entry dated 3/30/37 with marginal

note of confirmation. No comp. rec.

Abby & Betsy reprieved for transport

1837

Negro Simmons Avril 7, 1837

Offence:
Location
Result:
Master:

Source:

Murder of master
0.
137

Nottoway
Hanged 4/7

Frederick Fowkes (valuation $900)
Executive Journal of the Governor
entry dated 3/30/37 with marginal
note of confirmation. No comp. rec.

Abby & Betsy reprieved for transport

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