Jones County NcArchives News.....Sheriff O. R. Colgrove 1869
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Goldsborough News 1869
2 Jun 1869

Assassinated - We learn from the Newbern Times, of the 30th, that as Sheriff 
O.R. Colgrove, of Jones County, was on his way from his home, a little out of 
town, to Trenton, yesterday morning about 8 1/2 o'clock, he was shot and 
killed by a band of men, whose names we are as yet unable to ascertain. At the 
time the deed was done, he was at or near the path which leads to Bragg's 
house.

A colored man who accompanied him was also shot through his arm and side. He 
is sadly hurt, but with the best care may possibly recover. Mr. Colgrove's 
horse was also shot, about twelve buck shot entering his head. Shortly after 
this affair occurred, his brother, Senator D.C. Colgrove, dispatched a 
messenger to this city with the above facts, and requesting that a hearse and 
coffin be immediately sent for his body.

Jno. L. Shipp, who has been acting (missing text) also sent a note by the same 
messenger, stating substantially the same as related above.

Comments on the above facts are unnecessary. It is a terrible state of 
affairs, and the only question arising now is how long will any class of men 
who profess respectability, try to excuse this barberous state of affairs. It 
is terrible, and it should not longer be permitted. The facts have been 
telegraphed to His Excellency Gov. Holden, and in the mean time the militia 
and all officers in the country are in hot pursuit of the murderers.


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