Archives of Maryland
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Edward Watson (d. 1906)
MSA SC 3520-13954
Lynched on June 14, 1906 in Pocomoke, Maryland

Sources:

"Negro Had Close Call."  The Sun, 13 June 1906.

Article on Samuel S. Barnes. Worcester Democrat, 13 June 1906.

"Negro Tried to Kill Him." Democratic Messenger, 16 June 1906.

"S.S. Barnes Assaulted."  Democratic Messenger, 16 June 1906.

"Negro Nearly Lynched."  Democratic Messenger, 16 June 1906.

"Victims of Negro Brute."  Worcester Democrat, 16 June 1906.

"Criminal Assault."  Ledger-Enterprise, 16 June 1906.

"Watson Taken to Salisbury."  The Sun, 20 June 1906.

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