Oath of Francis Hollingshead statement, 1797 July 6

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: A1990-007-001

Scope and Contents

Oath of Francis Hollingshead dated July 6, 1797 regarding the accusation of theft of 2 geldings belonging to James Johnson, by Cherokee Indians notarized by James Winchester.

Dates

Creation: 1797 July 6

Creator

Hollingshead, Francis (Person)
Winchester, James, 1777-1849 (Signer, Person)

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Biographical / Historical

James Winchester, soldier, lawyer, jurist served as a lieutenant in the 3rd Maryland regiment, 1778, prisoner of the British and exchanged, 1780, appointed judge of district court of Maryland, 1799, and appointed brigadier general, 1812.