Index Card Summary of Execution(s), Undated

male prisoners and the most natural of circum-
stances has resulted.” A second pregnancy re-
spite was then issued and she-was finally hangeé
on 3-17-1828. Box 296, Executive Pavers of the
Governors of Virginia, Virgin&a State Archives.

male prisoners and the most natural of circum-
stances has resulted." A second pregnancy re-
spite was then issued and she-was finally hanged
on 3-17-1828. Box 296, Executive Papers of the
Governors of Virginia, Virgin&ia State Archives.

male prisoners end the most naturel of circum-
stances has resulted." A second pregnancy re:
and she-was finally benged

296, Executive Papers, of the

Governors of virginis, Virginds Stete Archives.

Slave NELLY Mareh 17, 1828,

Slave of John Shield, convicted on 12=#18-1826
of murder of mistress, Sally Shield and execu-
tion set for 10-12-1827 and valuation set at
$300. Dep. Sheriff attested execution took
place on 3-17-1828, Auditor's Records, Box

5, 1828 Envelope, Item 153. Va. St. Archives.
Crime committed on 11=2)-1826, Her master was
absent in Norfolk and she killed Mrs. shield

in house and dragged body outside where she hic
it under woodpile. Was given pregnancy stay
at first trial, but as execution date neared
she was found to be pregnant again. Governor
was infuriated when int permed ana demamded ex=

planation. Jailer repl the following

words: “the inadequacy of the jail forced us
to house her in the same room with the

Slave NELLY Mareh 17, 1828,
Slave of John Shield, convicted on 12-18-1826
of murder of mistress, Sally Shield and execu-
tion set for 10-12-1827 and valuation set at
$300. .Dep. Sheriff attested execution took
place on 3-17-1828, Auditor's Records, Box
5, 1828 Envelope, Item 153. Va. St. Archives.
Crime committed on 11=2)=1826., Her master was
absent in Norfolk and she killed Mrs. shield
in house and dragged body outside where she hid
it under woodpile. Was given pregnancy stay
at first trial, but as execution date neared
she was found to be pregnant again. Governor
was infuriated when informed and demamded ex=-
plenation, Jailer replied in the following
words: "the inadequacy of the jail forced us
to house her in the same room with the

Slave NELLY March 17, 1828,

Slave of John Shield, convicted on 12-18-1826
of murder of mistress, Sally Shield and execu-
tion set for 10-12-1827 and valuation set at
$300. Dep. Sheriff attested execution took
place on 3-17-1828, Auditor's Records, Box
5, 1828 Envelope, Item ae Va. St, Archives.
Grime committed on 11=2-1826, Her master was
absent in Norfolk and she killed Mrs, shield

in house and dragged body outside where she hi
it under woodpile. Was given pregnancy stay
at first trial, but eas execution date neared
she was found to be pregnant again, Governor
wes infuriated when informed and denended ox-

plenation. Jailer rep lowing

words: “the ean of the jail forced us
to house her in the seme room with the

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