I am wondering how I can find a possible death in America, is there something like an American version of Free BDM?
My gg-uncle William Ennis, was murdered in Virginia City, Montana in 1898 by Martin Peel. Using the free trial on the Gale site, I have found various newspaper reports of his shooting, and bits about the trial of Martin Peel. The last thing I can find is a report in December 1898 that says Martin Peel was found "guilty of murder in the first degree, which certainly means death on the gallows." It also said that a motion would be made for a new trial. I have not been able to find a report of the sentencing or the hanging of Martin Peel, and wondered what happened to him. It would tidy my notes up nicely if I could find his death!
My gg-uncle William Ennis, was murdered in Virginia City, Montana in 1898 by Martin Peel. Using the free trial on the Gale site, I have found various newspaper reports of his shooting, and bits about the trial of Martin Peel. The last thing I can find is a report in December 1898 that says Martin Peel was found "guilty of murder in the first degree, which certainly means death on the gallows." It also said that a motion would be made for a new trial. I have not been able to find a report of the sentencing or the hanging of Martin Peel, and wondered what happened to him. It would tidy my notes up nicely if I could find his death!
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