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October 22, 1841
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Greensboro', gentleman Jernigan was assassinated by Edward and John Lanier, who mistook him for tavern keeper Statham after being expelled for disorderly conduct. Jernigan was knocked down and stabbed through the heart, dying instantly.
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Murder. On the night of the last Monday, a gentleman named Jernigan was brutally assassinated in Greensboro', by two men named Edward and John Lanier.
The circumstances, as we learn, were these.—Mr. Statham a tavern keeper, in Greensboro', had expelled the Laniers from his house for disorderly conduct. Two hours after as Mr. Jernigan was going towards the stable of the Tavern, in company with Mr. Statham, he (Mr. J.) was assaulted by the Laniers, knocked down by a blow on his head, and then stabbed through the heart. He died instantly. The assassins had been lying in wait for Mr. Statham and mistook Jernigan for him.
The circumstances, as we learn, were these.—Mr. Statham a tavern keeper, in Greensboro', had expelled the Laniers from his house for disorderly conduct. Two hours after as Mr. Jernigan was going towards the stable of the Tavern, in company with Mr. Statham, he (Mr. J.) was assaulted by the Laniers, knocked down by a blow on his head, and then stabbed through the heart. He died instantly. The assassins had been lying in wait for Mr. Statham and mistook Jernigan for him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Assassination
Mistaken Identity
Tavern Brawl
Stabbing
What entities or persons were involved?
Jernigan
Edward Lanier
John Lanier
Statham
Where did it happen?
Greensboro'
Story Details
Key Persons
Jernigan
Edward Lanier
John Lanier
Statham
Location
Greensboro'
Event Date
Night Of The Last Monday
Story Details
Mr. Statham expelled the Laniers from his tavern for disorderly conduct. Two hours later, as Jernigan walked with Statham toward the stable, the Laniers assaulted him, mistaking him for Statham, knocked him down, and stabbed him through the heart, killing him instantly.