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The Bolivar Bulletin
Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
A man identified as G. A. Sangster was found hanged near Brownsville in Hardeman County around October 2, 1869, in mysterious circumstances possibly suicide or murder. A letter from G. O. Sangster was found on him regarding family support. He was a former local resident.
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Citizen of Hardeman.
The White river Journal of the 10th says
that on or about the 2d inst. a man was
hung by the neck to the limb of a tree.
near Brownsville, in that county. His feet
nearly touched the ground, and his body
was in such a position as not to indicate
whether he had been foully dealt with, or
came to death by his own act. He was a
man apparently about thirty years of age,
light complexion and medium size. He
answers the description of a man, supposed
to be crazy, who has been seen near Lonoke.
The following letter was found upon his
person.
It is supposed to have been
addressed to the deceased:
MEMPHIS, October 4, 1869
G. A. SANGSTER: Your letter came to
hand by Mr. Powell, and twenty dollars
received for the benefit of your family.
I received of him the amount. Your
family is in the country and well. I wish
you could send the same thing, if not more,
as the winter is coming on, and they must
be clothed with something to keep them
warm. I have not heard of the property
yet. What about it? Write soon
Respectfully,
G. O. SANGSTER.
I kissed the babies for their father.
G.O. S.
The unfortunate gentleman named above,
and who met his death in such a mysterious
manner, formerly resided near this place
and had many acquaintances in this section.
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Primary Location
Brownsville
Event Date
On Or About The 2d Inst.
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man found hanged by the neck from a tree limb, feet nearly touching the ground; cause unclear, possibly suicide or foul play; identified as g. a. sangster, about 30 years old, light complexion, medium size.
Event Details
A man was found hanged near Brownsville in that county around the 2d inst., body position ambiguous regarding suicide or murder. Description matches a supposed crazy man seen near Lonoke. Letter from G. O. Sangster in Memphis dated October 4, 1869, addressed to G. A. Sangster, discussing family welfare and money received. Deceased was former resident near this place with local acquaintances.