When was it published?

December 31, 1756 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News December 31, 1756

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Crime, Military, Legal Or Court

Q: What keywords are associated?

John Webb, Wilful Murder, Royal American Soldiers, Shirley Regiment, Coroner Inquest, Soldier Attack

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

John Webb of Shirley's regiment was attacked and fatally wounded by Royal American soldiers (Germans) on Tuesday last, rescued by inhabitants but died. Coroner's inquest ruled wilful murder by a private sentinel with others aiding; principal escaped, two in custody.

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On Tuesday last one John Webb, belonging to Shirley's regiment, was rescued by some of the inhabitants, from a number of Royal American soldiers, (Germans) who cut the poor man in so terrible a manner, that he died.

The coroner's inquest have brought in their verdict, wilful murder, in a private sentinel, belonging to the said Royal Americans, and that diverse other persons of the said regiment, were present, aiding, abetting, and encouraging the same murder. The principal one is escaped, and two are in custody.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Military Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

John Webb Wilful Murder Royal American Soldiers Shirley Regiment Coroner Inquest Soldier Attack

What entities or persons were involved?

John Webb

Domestic News Details

Event Date

On Tuesday Last

Key Persons

John Webb

Outcome

john webb died from wounds; verdict of wilful murder; principal perpetrator escaped; two in custody

Event Details

John Webb of Shirley's regiment was attacked and cut terribly by Royal American soldiers (Germans), rescued by inhabitants but died. Coroner's inquest found wilful murder by a private sentinel of the Royal Americans, with others present aiding, abetting, and encouraging.