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Charge of Infanticide

Summary

An African American woman named Sarah Howard charged with infanticide after a baby is found in Carroll Creek. The case was heard before Justice of Peace J. M. Harding, Esq. Sarah Howard admitted her guilt and she was put in jail.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: January 18th, 1860

Page/Column: 2

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • African Americans

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