General Notes

On 10 May 1824 at Paris, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, Robert L. and David W.
were accused of murdering James McCormick.
On 9 June 1824 at Paris, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, an article appeared in
The Weekly Maysville Eagle Newspaper, Mason Co., Ky and contained; "We
learn from Paris, that after upwards of a hundred persons had been
summoned in the case of the Commonwealth vs Shields, a jury was finally
obtained on Thursday last. From the majority of the evidence given to the
jury, there appears to be no doubt of their conviction.
On 16 June 1824 at Paris, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, an article appeared in
The Weekly Maysville Eagle Newspaper, Mason Co., Ky and contained;
"Contrary to the impression of every spectator who heard the evidence on
the trial of the Shields, in Bourbon circuit, they have been pronounced
"not guilty" by the jury. Out of respect for the great palladuin of
personal liberty, (the trial by jury), induces us to further argument.
Such, however, is the strength of public feeling in Bourbon, that on
Friday night last, the juriest were buried in effegy, and the "Rouges
March" beat over the grave.
In 1840, D. W. was a resident of Monroe Co., Indiana, at the time of the
Census with 3 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 1
female 10-15, 1 female 15-20 and 1 female 30-40.
In 1850, D.W. and Nancy were residents of Perry Twp., Monroe Co.,
Indiana, at the time of the Census with their children Mary S., Nancy J.,
William W., John T., Joseph L., Samuel L., Susanna J., Julia A. M.,
Barton M. and Angeline A.