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Shooting of Jesse B. Wharton

Summary

Detailed account of the fatal shooting of Jesse B. Wharton, of Hagerstown, at the Old Capitol Jail in Washington. He was shot by sentry Pvt. Ambrose Baker, 91st Regt. PA. Wharton was an ardent Southern sympathizer.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: April 30th, 1862

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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