Ben Maxwell

Black Person Information

First Name:
Ben
Last Name:
Maxwell
Family Code:
03661
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
Died Year:
1858

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James G. Maxwell
First Owner Code:
W00737
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1858

Family

Married:
TRUE
Spouse's Name:
Liz Maxwell

Additional Information

Notes:
Convicted of the murder of his master in April 1858 - Hung on the outskirts of Bardstown at 1200 7 MAY 1858. He sold his body to the medical examiners for $20.00 prior to hanging

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