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Domestic News
May 29, 1792
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Negro David was executed at Montgomery Court-House on Wednesday last (reported May 19) for murdering his master and mistress, confessing beforehand to being the sole perpetrator.
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May 19. Wednesday last was executed, pursuant to his sentence, at Montgomery Court-House, negro David, for the murder of his master and mistress. We hear, that previous to his execution, he confessed he was the sole perpetrator of the horrid deed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Execution
Crime
Slave Related
What keywords are associated?
Execution
Murder
Confession
Slave
Montgomery
What entities or persons were involved?
Negro David
Where did it happen?
Montgomery Court House
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Montgomery Court House
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
Negro David
Outcome
executed pursuant to sentence; confessed he was the sole perpetrator
Event Details
Wednesday last was executed, pursuant to his sentence, at Montgomery Court-House, negro David, for the murder of his master and mistress. Previous to his execution, he confessed he was the sole perpetrator of the horrid deed.