Genealogy Pages for Northern Middle TN
Obituary for Kinchen, a man of colour
Following is a transcription of the above person's (TN) obituary from The Tennessee
Watchman, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, dated 06/15/1821:
Execution--The sentence of Death, passed on KINCHEN, a man of colour, for causing the
death of Mrs. CROCKETT, by poison, was carried into execution, of Friday last, agreeably
to the sentence of the court. The number of persons assembled to witness the scene,
was very great, notwithstanding a heavy shower of rain, which commenced as soon as he was
taken from jail, and continued, until near the time of execution.