Harry McGlofflin Caught Stealing a Watch
A Wednesday, October 5, 1881 Lauderdale News report that a watch from Florence jeweler Capt. Abraham Brown's store had been found in the possession of African-American Harry McGlofflin (McLaughlin), who allegedly stole it when the clerk briefly left the counter to assist two lady customers in...
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A Wednesday, October 5, 1881 Lauderdale News report that a watch from Florence jeweler Capt. Abraham Brown's store had been found in the possession of African-American Harry McGlofflin (McLaughlin), who allegedly stole it when the clerk briefly left the counter to assist two lady customers in a carriage.It is not known whether McGlofflin was arrested or not, and if so, what happened to him. The papers are silent and no circuit court records have been found.
Neither has a "Harry" McGloffin/McLaughlin been found in Lauderdale County records however a "Henry" McGloflen (b. 1840) married Mary Houston (b. ca. 1835) in 1869 and by 1870 had a family of five children with the surname McGloflen ranging in ages from 17 to 3 living in their house.
These McGloflens lived on an 18 acre farm valued at $90 in the Gravelly Springs area of western Lauderdale County, the so-called "Bend of the River." |
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Harry McGlofflin Caught Stealing a WatchLauderdale NewsThe Law, Crime and PunishmentA Wednesday, October 5, 1881 Lauderdale News report that a watch from Florence jeweler Capt. Abraham Brown's store had been found in the possession of African-American Harry McGlofflin (McLaughlin), who allegedly stole it when the clerk briefly left the counter to assist two lady customers in a carriage.It is not known whether McGlofflin was arrested or not, and if so, what happened to him. The papers are silent and no circuit court records have been found.
Neither has a "Harry" McGloffin/McLaughlin been found in Lauderdale County records however a "Henry" McGloflen (b. 1840) married Mary Houston (b. ca. 1835) in 1869 and by 1870 had a family of five children with the surname McGloflen ranging in ages from 17 to 3 living in their house.
These McGloflens lived on an 18 acre farm valued at $90 in the Gravelly Springs area of western Lauderdale County, the so-called "Bend of the River."Newspapers.comLee Freeman1881-10-05Still ImageJpeghttps://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/1245https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/36745/archive/files/7cf67b4d3bd65dd6ca53e1e082f1b69c.jpg?Expires=1717027200&Signature=jVWFvShDyhOUQGqN2P6sNEKr8lhMvBf%7EzdDV0R60ONIk-O2lx0kUohkQEzy-H%7E9ruy0b3bRWiDPDvT0d9KFp8xNnC0eiBDbbz-c7vBhtnKM%7EXMh0IO2g9FzVAcwuhD99Q2WHS4F-2LppWVy8IfECPRww7pTjRzlqkz0bljT7%7EzInSkyC9ExxD76FQz3Q8NCHsQB40JsrU2tffs%7EgkqP6wlNhhAQ77Oq%7EYWYlmcE8dcwD8glCS1NHbvczI3K5T0qcSAAPW7gsePW6qEK75nhIIcFb8u7VsSw0BxANlT5tZtqXpgTskfiSmbF1wnyxzDUGEz7Fvh8N0niPfXSHIApWsA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZMLauderdale NewsEnglishImages are available for educational and research purposes. This image may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the copyright holder. It is the responsibility of the interested party to identify the copyright holder and receive permission. |
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