1805--Two Enslaved Convicted of the Murder of a Third

Title: 1805--Two Enslaved Convicted of the Murder of a Third
Date: 30 Dec 1805
Formatted date: 1805-12-30
Event type: Trial
Description: December 30th: The trial of Ralf and Ned for a felony charge. They were enslaved by William Carter and Jeremiah Kirtley, respectively. They were charged with murdering James, who was held by John Jones. Both claimed innocence but Ralf was found guilty and was sentenced to be hanged on February 5th for manslaughter while Ned was sentenced to 25 lashes on his bare back.
Participant: African American(s): James; Ned; Ralf; unknown, Ned [4]; Slave holder(s): Carter, William; Jones, John; Kirtley, Jeremiah; Carter, William Hammett; Jones, John; Kirtley, Jeremiah
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Carter family; Jones family; Kirtley family
Bibliographic citation: Boone County Court Order Book, A
Source: Boone County Court Orders

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