Acquitted.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
Jesse Harris, a free negro, charged with the murder of Matthew Russel, also a free negro, was acquitted. The Hon. Edward STANLY, for the State; and Geo. W. HAYWOOD, H.W. MILLER and D.K. McRAE, Esqrs., for the prisoner.
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North Carolina Star, 13 October 1847.
Fourth Generation Inclusive 
I really appreciate the picture of Sally Zimmerman. Sallys great grand daughter ask me to look into her history about four years. Sally lived close to me and her family. The family was thrilled to see the picture of her. Sallys family is white. Thank you
Again, Judy, I DO NOT HAVE a photo of Sally Zimmerman. Please do not tell her descendants that any photo you have seen here is a photo of Zimmerman. The tintype — if that’s what you’re referring to — is my great-great-great-grandmother MARGARET BALKCUM HENDERSON.