Wed Miss Mary P Shaw October 14, 1846.
Attempted Assassination Last Fri night April 1, 1859, 8 pm . A negro man, Phil, the property of Thomas L. Walker (absent in Texas) Went to residence of Dr. A. T. Shackleford. Dogs barked and Dr. Shackleford came out on portico with lighted candle. Informed that his son (who was attending a meeting of the Thomaston Sax Horn Band in the CH) wished his father to bring him an umbrella. The Dr. asked the Negro Phil to do this, but when he didn't, the Dr. started off. When he crossed a flight of stairs leading to CH Square, pistol fired, lodging in steps. Second shot struck left leg of the Dr, 4 inches above the knee. The Negro is now in jail awaiting trial.
Attempted Assassination Last Fri night April 1, 1859, 8 pm . A negro man, Phil, the property of Thomas L. Walker (absent in Texas) Went to residence of Dr. A. T. Shackleford. Dogs barked and Dr. Shackleford came out on portico with lighted candle. Informed that his son (who was attending a meeting of the Thomaston Sax Horn Band in the CH) wished his father to bring him an umbrella. The Dr. asked the Negro Phil to do this, but when he didn't, the Dr. started off. When he crossed a flight of stairs leading to CH Square, pistol fired, lodging in steps. Second shot struck left leg of the Dr, 4 inches above the knee. The Negro is now in jail awaiting trial.
Wed Miss Mary P Shaw October 14, 1846.
Attempted Assassination Last Fri night April 1, 1859, 8 pm . A negro man, Phil, the property of Thomas L. Walker (absent in Texas) Went to residence of Dr. A. T. Shackleford. Dogs barked and Dr. Shackleford came out on portico with lighted candle. Informed that his son (who was attending a meeting of the Thomaston Sax Horn Band in the CH) wished his father to bring him an umbrella. The Dr. asked the Negro Phil to do this, but when he didn't, the Dr. started off. When he crossed a flight of stairs leading to CH Square, pistol fired, lodging in steps. Second shot struck left leg of the Dr, 4 inches above the knee. The Negro is now in jail awaiting trial.
Attempted Assassination Last Fri night April 1, 1859, 8 pm . A negro man, Phil, the property of Thomas L. Walker (absent in Texas) Went to residence of Dr. A. T. Shackleford. Dogs barked and Dr. Shackleford came out on portico with lighted candle. Informed that his son (who was attending a meeting of the Thomaston Sax Horn Band in the CH) wished his father to bring him an umbrella. The Dr. asked the Negro Phil to do this, but when he didn't, the Dr. started off. When he crossed a flight of stairs leading to CH Square, pistol fired, lodging in steps. Second shot struck left leg of the Dr, 4 inches above the knee. The Negro is now in jail awaiting trial.
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