William Clyburn

First Name: William
Last Name: Clyburn
Sex: 
Male
Race: 
White
Cause of Death
COD Category: 
Homicide
COD: 
Firearm
COD Inquest Finding: 

upon their oaths do say that William Clyburn received in Chesterfield County a mortal wound by 38 S&W Pistol in the hands of Mr. Ike Plyler. . . The Jury recommends that I. K. Plyler be not held responsible -- justifiable Homicide

COD Short Description: 
shot during an argument about pigs
Original Record: 
4511

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