Database: rdball dated 21 Mar 2021
Michael James "Jimmie" Blackwell1
- Sex: M
- Born: 31 Aug 1869 in Manning, South Carolina1, 2
- Died: 15 Aug 1897 in Harnett County, North Carolina2
The Manning Times, 15 Sep 1897 - The trial of Ed Purvis, a tramp, the murderer of Jimmie Blackwell came off at Lillington Court House, Harnett County, N.C., and the defendant put in no defense. The jury found him guilty of murder and he was sentenced to be hanged Oct. 13th.
Father: Michael Joseph Blackwell, b. 14 Apr 1839
Mother: Anna Lorena Brogdon, b. 21 Jun 1843