One of the insurrectionists.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
LEWIS S. LEARY, a free negro, one of the insurrectionists, who was shot at Harper’s Ferry, was a native of Fayetteville, an infamous scoundrel who ran away from justice, and thereby cheated the rope of a deserving compliment. His father still lives in Fayetteville and is a very exemplary citizen — and his brother has a saddle and harness manufactory.
North Carolina Argus (Wadesboro), 17 November 1859.
Fourth Generation Inclusive 
How could he have run away from justice when there was no justice for a man of color???
It appears to me he should be noted along in history as those who cried “Give me liberty or give me death”.