The State vs. the Dead Body of Infant enslaved by William Philson

Date: 
September 11, 1858

Deceased

Description: 
Infant enslaved by William Philson
Sex: 
Unknown
Race: 
Black
Parent(s): 
Maria
Slave Status: 
Enslaved
Owner: 
COD Category: 
Homicide
COD: 
COD Inquest Finding: 

upon their oaths do say that the said child came to its death at the residence of Wm Philson in Laurens District by the Hands of Naty & Maria Negro women slaves the property of Wm Philson against the peace & Dignity of the State aforesaid.

Coroner

Coroner: 
Coroner Title: 
Magistrate

Location

Inquest Location: 
at the plantation settlement of William Philson
County: 

Source

South Carolina Department of Archives & History
Columbia, SC

Perpetrator

Perpetrator: 
Maria
Perpetrator Slave Status: 
Enslaved
Inquest Images: 
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