Fourth Generation Inclusive

Historical Documents of Genealogical Interest to Researchers of North Carolina's Free People of Color

The murderer escaped.

by Lisa Y. Henderson

MURDER.

Mr. Robert Applewhite, of Wayne, was killed a few nights ago, in Johnston county, by Braswell Thomas, a free negro, aged near 60. The murderer, with his wife, escaped.

The North Carolina Star (Raleigh), 14 February 1844.

Published: March 28, 2015

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The murderer escaped.

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