Death in CA 1863 - William DATE, an old resident of Calaveras county
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Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
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>>THURSDAY, 15 JAN 1863<<
MYSTERIOUS MURDER -- The Sonora 'Democrat' said Mr. HUGHES of the Big Oak Flat stage line reports that a man named William DATE, an old resident of Calaveras county, was found murdered in his house near Coulterville, on the 7th inst. He was shot through the head and cut with an axe. The perpetrators of the murder are unknown. Mr. D. was one of the leading men in driving out the Mexicans from that section some years ago, and many believe the deed to have been committed in revenge. His house was not robbed. Much excitement existed when it was discovered.