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Domestic News
April 19, 1838
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On the night of the 1st instant, Indians attacked and murdered the Purify family within 26 miles of Tallahassee, killing the husband, two white children, and two negro women. Mrs. Purify was shot twice and stabbed but hid in a thicket; Dr. Taylor believed she would not survive.
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MORE INDIAN MURDERS.-A gentleman just arrived from Tallahassee informs us that on the night of the 1st instant, a family of the name of Purify were murdered within 26 miles of Tallahassee. The Indians butchered her husband and two white children in it; two negro women were also killed and Mrs. Purify received two shots through her body and was stabbed by the Indians. She crawled, however, into a thicket where she concealed herself. Dr. Taylor, of Monticello, stated to our informant, that she could not possibly survive.-Darien Telegraph.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Indian Murders
Purify Family
Tallahassee Attack
Indian Conflict
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Purify
Dr. Taylor
Purify Family
Where did it happen?
Within 26 Miles Of Tallahassee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Within 26 Miles Of Tallahassee
Event Date
On The Night Of The 1st Instant
Key Persons
Mrs. Purify
Dr. Taylor
Purify Family
Outcome
husband and two white children butchered; two negro women killed; mrs. purify shot twice through body and stabbed, expected not to survive
Event Details
A gentleman from Tallahassee reported that Indians murdered the Purify family; Mrs. Purify escaped into a thicket