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"1-17-1869-Last night nine militia men of the
force shationed at Marion, Ark., went to the
house of w widow lady whose name is with held
and violated her three daughters. Information
was given to God, Watson, commanding the mili-
tla, who succeeded in arrestingthe guilty
parties." 1-22-1869-Thre negro militia were
court martialed and shot at Marion, Ark., for
rape. " Both from MOBILE W EEKLY REGISTER,
Mobile, Ala., 1-23-1869.

Hearn now cites PICAYUNE, New Olreans, LA, as
reporting four executed, one of which named
William Reese and that two were only 16, Three
of condemned pleaded guilty and execution de-
tail comprised soley of blacks.

"]-17-1869-Last night nine militia men of the
force stationed at Marion, Ark., went to the
house of w widow lady whose name is with held
and violated her three daughters. Information
was given to Cod, Watson, commanding the mili-
tia, who succeeded in arrestingthe guilty
parties." 1-22-1869-Thre negro militia were
court martialed and shot at Marion, Ark., for
rape. " Both from MOBILE W EEKLY REGISTER,
Mobile, Ala., 1-23-1869,

Hearn now cites PICAYUNE, New Olreans, LA, as
reporting four executed, one of which named
William Reese and that two were only 16. Three
of condemned pleaded guilty and execution de-
tail comprised soley of blacks.

"1-17-1869-Last night nine militia men of the
force stationed at Marion, Ark., went to the
house of w widow lady Whose name is with held
and violated her three daughters. Information
was given to Coa. Watson, commanding the mili-
tia, who succeeded in arrestingthe guilty
parties." 1-22-1869-Phre negro militia were
Court martialed snd shot at Marion, Ark. , for
rape. " Both from MOBILE WEEKLY REGISTER,
Mobile, Ala., 1-23-18
Hearn now cites ercavine, New Olreans, La, as
reporting four executed, one of which named
William Reese and that two were only 16. Thred
of condemned pleaded guilty and execution de-
tail comprised soley of blacks.

THREE BLACK MEN é Jan. 9. 1869

Offence: Rape

Location: Marion ARK

Ex Date: 1-20-1869

Details: Militiamen executed by firing squad for

gang rape of a white woman.

Source: THE MOBILE DAILY REGISTER, 1-21-69 (1:8)
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THREE BLACK MEN Jan. YY. 1869

Offence: Rape

Location: Marion ARK

Ex Date: 1-20-1869

Details: Militiamen executed by firing squad for

gang rape of ‘a white woman.

Source: THE MOBILE DAILY REGISTER, 1-21-69 (1:8)
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THREE BLACK MEN
Rs éce, Orbea

Offence: Rape
Location Marion ARK
Ex Dat 1-20-1869
Details: Militiamen executed by firing squad for
gang rape of a white woman.

Source: THE MOBILE DAILY REGISTER, 1-21-69 (

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