MONTGOMERY, George C. – (d. 1866)
Title: Stop the Murderers!
Whereas, Reliable citizens of Monroe county, Tennessee, have made known to me, by petition, that George C. MONTGOMERY, of the county and State aforesaid, was murdered and robbed on the seventh day of March, 1866, by David BAKER and John DUNCAN, who are running at large, therefore, I, William G. BRONWLOW, Governor of Tennessee, do hereby offer a reward of $250 for the apprehension of either, or $500 for the apprehension of both, and their delivery to the Jailors of Knox or Roane counties, (there being no jail in Monroe.) DESCRIPTION: David BAKER is about fie feet nine inches high; rather dark complexion; prominent forehead; long jaws, slim face; light or sandy hair, usually worn long; thin beard worn all over his face; light eyes; usually smiles in conversation; has been wounded in the left arm and shoulder; not very good use of arm and shoulder; will weight about one hundred and fifty pounds. John DUNCAN, usually known as “black John” is about five feet nine inches high; dark skin, hair, eyes and beard; weighs about one hundred and eighty pounds; has a harsh voice, and wears a mustached. (pg. 2)
Brownlow’s Knoxville Whig. (Knoxville, Tenn.), 28 March 1866. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045629/1866-03-28/ed-1/seq-2/>