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Francis Baker
Francis Baker, Esq., late Editor of the Natchez Mississippian, on his way from Natchez,
early last month, to New Jersey, was murdered near Mayslick, Kentucky, and his body found near the road 7 or 8
days after the murder was committed. Mr. Isaac Desha was taken up, on suspicion of having perpetrated the deed,
and was to be examined. “The circumstances, says a Kentucky paper, which attach themselves to this mournful catastrophe
are calculated to excite the deepest sympathies of our nature. The deceased was a valuable citizen of Mississippi;
much respected as a man and as an Editor. The accused is yet in the bloom of youth; but a short time married,
of high standing, and beloved by his friends and associates.” – Frank. Gaz.
[Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) December 15, 1824 - Submitted
by Nancy Piper]
HENRY and METZ
Mrs. E.C. Henry and Mr. Edward Metz died suddenly in Natchez last week. The latter was found dead in his bed. [Memphis Daily Avalanche, 5 Jun 1867 - Submitted by K. Torp]
Departed this life at the town of Washington, on the 11th inst. Capt. Andrew Walker,
an old Revolutionary Officer of the Penn. Line, and a member of the Cincinnati. The Captain was a child of
"Green Erin", many of whose heroic sons, combined with the patriots of America, to achieve the independence
of our country and maintain its liberties against the proud and imperious power of Great Britain. The Captain
was an honest, intelligent man, and remained firmly attached to the principles of '76 to the end of his life.
he has left an only daughter now in her minority. By his last will and testament, he appointed Mr. Samuel
Postelthwait of the City of Natchez, his sole executor and guardian to his daughter.
Lily Whitlock
Miss Lily Whitlock of Natchez, died last Saturday.
[Clarion, 10 Feb 1886 - Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer]