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Bond For Coroner, Meril Archer
Bond For Coroner, Meril Archer
Arkansas Territory
This is a $7,000 bond posted by Meril Archer upon his election to county coroner in Lawrence County in 1832.
Hillhouse Murder: Polly Hillhouse Inquest
Hillhouse Murder: Polly Hillhouse Inquest
Arkansas Territory
This document describes the findings of the grand jury and stand-in coroner who examined the body of Polly Hillhouse and other evidence. They concluded that Polly was fatally shot once in the back by a rifle and that the perpetrator was her slave, Jarrett.
Probate, Benjamin Crowley's Account Against John Crowley
Probate, Benjamin Crowley's Account Against John Crowley
Arkansas Territory
This is a justification submitted by Benjamin Crowley claiming that he is owed the entirety of his son, John Crowley's estate.