When was it published?

September 24, 1824 in Fincastle Mirror

Domestic News September 24, 1824

Fincastle Mirror

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Crime, Death Or Funeral, Legal Or Court

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Willis Swanson, Isaac Kyser, Mary Swanson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Inquest, Violent Death, Willis Swanson, Isaac Kyser, Mary Swanson, Arrest, Jail

Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An inquest on Sept. 8th determined that Willis Swanson died from violent blows inflicted by Isaac Kyser and his wife Mary Swanson in their home. Kyser was arrested; Mary fled but was soon captured and jailed. The deceased was noted as intemperate but otherwise inoffensive.

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An inquest was held to-day, (Sept. 8th) over the body of Willis Swanson, who died at his house in this place, in the early part of the morning. The jury pronounced that the deceased's death was caused by certain "violent and inhuman blows," inflicted by the hands of one Isaac Kyser, and Mary Swanson," wife of said Willis. Kyser has been taken into custody, but the lady has taken French leave--She is however hotly pursued by the Police, and will no doubt soon be safely lodged in jail. As the affair will shortly undergo a judicial investigation, we forbear any further comments, other than that the deceased was an intemperate man, but when sober an inoffensive citizen.

P S. Mary Swanson is since taken and lodged in jail.--Rock. Register.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Inquest Violent Death Willis Swanson Isaac Kyser Mary Swanson Arrest Jail

What entities or persons were involved?

Willis Swanson Isaac Kyser Mary Swanson

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Sept. 8th

Key Persons

Willis Swanson Isaac Kyser Mary Swanson

Outcome

willis swanson died from violent and inhuman blows inflicted by isaac kyser and mary swanson; kyser taken into custody; mary swanson fled but was pursued, captured, and lodged in jail.

Event Details

An inquest was held over the body of Willis Swanson, who died at his house in the early morning. The jury found his death caused by violent blows from Isaac Kyser and Mary Swanson, his wife. The deceased was intemperate but inoffensive when sober. The matter awaits judicial investigation.