Tines Sentenced, 1857 - Norfolk Co. VA

The following  was transcribed from the Richmond Whig & Public Advertiser 
(May 29, 1857).  The original may be found at the Library of Virginia on 
microfilm.

"SENTANCED. - Mary TINES,  a free colored woman,  charged with stealing a 
gold watch from Miss Virginia MATHEWS,  has been convicted,  in Norfolk,  of 
grand larceny,  and sentenced to the Penitary [sic] for a term of five years."


Submitted by Barbara Allen <BAllen8095@aol.com>

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