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Abraham Slocum
State of Indiana, Porter County.
WE the jury after javing examined the dead bodies of three persons found on Lake Michigan in an open boat, supposed to be those of Abraham Slocum and son, and James Sinclare and having heard the testimony do agree that the said persons came to their death by starvation and cold.
David L. Point, A. Green, D. V. Green, B. Namvicklin, C. B. Betourin, J. A. Marin, Samuel Ryder.
April 4th, 1854. --15--tf.
Newspaper: Practical Observer
Date of Publication: April 20, 1854
Volume Number: 2
Issue Number: 17
Page: 2
Column(s): 4
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Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
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Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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