Description
The coroner’s jury, who viewed the body of the dead negro near Easton yesterday, found that he came to his death from causes unknown. His name was Alfred Swope and he was about 55 years of age. He was always afraid something was after him. When found he had no clothing on his lower limbs. He had lived alone in a little 12x12 cabin for about 15 years. (Researcher's note: Alfred may be the son of Lewis Swope. On August 10, 1860, in Platte County, Missouri, Lewis Swope emancipated his wife Manerva (Minerva), 16 year old son Alfred and 14 year old son Martin Van Buren.)Date(s) of Creation
12/18/1891
