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Shooting of Mr. Wharton at Washington

Summary

Jesse B. Wharton, a prisoner in the jail at Washington, was shot and killed by a guard. He was the son of Dr. John O. Wharton and nephew of the Hon. John Thompson. His wife is the daughter of Col. Whiting, US Army. He was buried in Hagerstown.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Hagerstown Mail

Publication Date: April 25th, 1862

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

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  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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