Willis Hester, NC, 1855 May 5

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HESTER , Willis
"A Mr. Hester was hung May 5, 1855, for stealing slaves

according to KH, A» London in "Historical Background of
Chatham County, Ne Ce" (19236)

"In Chatham County, N, C., Willis Hester was executed

last week for stealing a slave, He denied his guilt,
alleging that he purchased him from another for the sum

of $800," RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Richmond, Vaey 5~17~1855(2-6

HESTER , Willis

"a Mr. Hester was hung May 5, 1855, for stealing slaves
according to H, Ae London in "Historical Background of

Chatham County, Ne Co" (19236)

"In Chatham County, N. C., Willis Hester was executed
last week for stealing a slave. He denied his guilt,
alleging that he purchased him from another for the sun
of $800," RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Richmond, Vaey 5=17--1855(2-6

KESTER , Willis

"a Mr, Hester was hung May 5, 1855, for stealing slaves
according to H A. London in "Historical Background of
Chatham County, Ne Ce" (1923.)

"In Chatham County, N, C., Willis Hester was executed
last week for stealing a slave, He denied his guilt,

alleging that he purchased him from another for the sum
of $800," RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Richmond, Vaey 5-17-1855(2-6

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