The State vs. the Dead Body of George

Date: 
April 21, 1838

Deceased

George
Sex: 
Male
Race: 
Black
Slave Status: 
Enslaved
Owner: 
Mrs. Pressley
COD Category: 
Unknown

Coroner

Coroner: 
John C. Nabors
Coroner Title: 
Coroner

Location

County: 
Laurens County, SC

Source

South Carolina Department of Archives & History
Columbia, SC
Inquest Images: 
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