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Nelson G. Merry arrested

The New York Times carried this story in 1866 of Nelson G. Merry’s arrest for marrying a William A. Johnson (white) and Josephine McConico (black)  Just another tidbit I’ve found as I research the Merry family.

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by Taneya on February 8, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by Taneya on February 8, 2008

http://blacknashville.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/nelson-g-merry-arrested/

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  1. Robert B. Hunter

     /  March 12, 2008

    This is great stuff you have uncovered.Keep it up.
    Bob

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  2. Robert B. Hunter

     /  March 12, 2008

    I am a Nashvillian,now living in Bowie, Md.

    Fisk 1956
    I found my grand father,s name in the Meharry 1901 book

    Bob Hunter

    Reply

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