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A troubled slave makes his escape

In the fall of 1805, John Alcock, a Fredericksburg, Virginia, cabinetmaker, relocated to Richmond and opened a cabinetmaking shop. By 1807 he had expanded his…

Chris KolbeApril 11, 2012

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The Free Lance

Located in Spotsylvania County, 61 miles north of Richmond and 60 miles south of Washington, D.C., between the Tidewater and Piedmont regions of Virginia, Fredericksburg…

Kelley EwingApril 6, 2012

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Titanic: 100 Years Later

Are you ready for a sneak preview of Titanic ! No, not the 3-D version of the 1997 mega-hit movie, Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, but…

Errol SomayApril 4, 2012

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Mythology of the Allen Clan

As the date of execution of Floyd and Claude Allen approached, public support for the doomed men grew. Many people believed Floyd and Claude were…

Kelley EwingMarch 28, 2012

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April Fool!

Mary E. Neff opened an envelope to find a defaced photograph of her estranged husband, William E. Neff, with an eye gouged out, an ear…

Bari HelmsMarch 28, 2012

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John Mitchell, Jr. Remembered

Evergreen Cemetery is located a few miles from downtown Richmond and even farther from Monument Avenue. Much of the cemetery is overgrown by junk trees,…

Errol SomayMarch 27, 2012

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“Hillsville Massacre” in the News

The dramatic courtroom incident, coined variously the “Hillsville Massacre” and the “Courthouse Tragedy,” immediately became a huge news story and newspapers nationwide covered it in…

Kelley EwingMarch 26, 2012

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Jezebel Goad: Heroine of Hillsville

While the events of March 14, 1912 produced many villains, a notable heroine stands out. Jezebel Goad, the daughter of Deputy Dexter Goad, was in…

Kelley EwingMarch 23, 2012

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"This is a bad fix I am in…"

Three Highland County Commonwealth Causes (Barcode 0007281802) reveal a tangled web of conspiracy, murder, and secret affairs. The cast of players includes Elizabeth Sheridan, wife of the…

Joanne PorterMarch 21, 2012

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100 Years Ago — Law and Disorder

This month marks the 100th anniversary of events surrounding the Allen family and the infamous “Hillsville Massacre.” The sensational coverage and gripping photos of the characters…

Kelley EwingMarch 14, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Floyd and Claude Allen

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the final post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In March 1913, Floyd…

Roger ChristmanMarch 14, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Wesley Edwards, No. 11218

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the fifth post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In December 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 13, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Sidna Allen, No. 11217

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the fourth post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In December 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 12, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Sidna Edwards, No. 10995

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the third post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In August 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 9, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Friel Allen, No. 10994

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the second post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In August 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 8, 2012