Jim Mills, MD, 1856 August 15

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SUN, Baltimore, Maryland, 8-20-1856 (2:2)
says date changed to Atgust 15 and gives
account of execution.

SUN, Baltimore, Maryland, 8-20-1856 (2:2)
says date changed to Ahgust 15 and gives
account of execution.

SUN, Baltimore, Maryland, 8-20-1656 (2:2)
says date changed to Aigust 15 and gives
account of execution,

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Jim Mills August 15 1856

Littleton Lindsay

Negroes. Both executed 8-1-56 at Snow Hill, Worcester
County bom rape.

Sources: Journal of Governor's Proceedings entry
dated 6-21-56 cites issuance of death warrants.
Actual execution confirmed by 8-30-1902 article in
The Democratte Messenger (Snow Hill newspaper)

which recounts Worcester County executions through
the reminices of local old timers. Those interviewed
were eye-witnesses to the double execution in 1856.

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Jim Mills August 15 1856

Littleton Lindsay

Negroes. Both executed 8-1-56 at Snow Hill, Worcester
County, for rape.

Sources: Journal of Governor's Proceedings entry
dated 6-21-56 cites issuance of death warrants.
Actual execution confirmed by 8-30-1902 article in
The Democratte Messenger (Snow Hill newspaper)

which recounts Worcester County executions through
the reminices of local old timers. Those interviewed
were eye-witnesses to the double execution in 1856.

See over for date Change

Jim Mil August 15 1856

Littleton Lindsay

Negroes. Both executed 8-1-56 at Snow Hill, Worcester
County, for rape.

Sources: Journal of Governor's Proceedings entry
dated 6-21-56 cites issuance of death warrants.
Actual execution confirmed by 8-30-1902 article in
‘The Democratic Messenger (Snow Hill newspaper)
which recounts Worcester County executions through

were eye-witnesses to the double execution in 1856.
See over for date change


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