Description
“Died From Cause Unknown” Coroner Quinn returned yesterday from Easton, where he held an inquest over the body of Alfred Swope, a colored man about 50 year of age. Swope lived by himself, cultivating an 80 acre farm. His body was found on the bank of a branch about three-quarters of a mile from the hut. A verdict was rendered that Swope died from an unknown cause. (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
12/19/1891
