Record #:

32178

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

On Nov. 12, 1887, Essex Best, colored, was hired by Godfrey Elks to burn down a house owned by Elks. Tragically George Williams, colored, was in the house and died from his burns.

Source:

Pitt County Genealogical Quarterly (NoCar F253 .P57), Vol. VIII Issue No. 1, February 2001, p20

Subject(s):

Pitt County--People