Pardons, paroles, and clemency files of Governor Israel Pickens for Autauga through Blount Counties.

These records consist of correspondence, petitions, and legal documents relating to requests for pardon, parole, and remission of fines. Most of the documents items give details of both the offenses for which the individuals were convicted, as well as their backgrounds and personal lives. Among the...

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Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Summary:These records consist of correspondence, petitions, and legal documents relating to requests for pardon, parole, and remission of fines. Most of the documents items give details of both the offenses for which the individuals were convicted, as well as their backgrounds and personal lives. Among the cases here are those of Benjamin Brumby of Baldwin County, who was convicted for the manslaughter of Jacob Newbury, and John Phlemming (or Fleming) of Blount County, was convicted for killing John Patterson.