CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC - COURT - William Powell, Horse Thief ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Grace Williamson Turner ==================================================================== Source: Fayetteville District Minute Docket; Superior Court: 1788-1800; D.C.R.4.001. 31 October 1794 State vs William Powell William Powell was indicted for Horse stealing. Sentenced to be hanged by the "neck 'til you are dead, dead, dead." Sheriff of Cumberland to carry the above sentence into execution on Friday, 21st instant between the hours of 12 & 4 O'clock.