Niagara1864
Private
- Joined
- Aug 2, 2019
- Location
- Niagara County NY
In my research I have come across a record for a Private Samuel Owens, of the 23rd NY Battery. In his muster roll record it states he was “shot by a citizen” at Newbern North Carolina. He died from the wound on June 12, 1864(muster roll incorrectly lists January 12).
The name of the man who murdered Pvt Owens was one Stephen Ball. I would like to know the circumstances regarding this incident and what the outcome was for the murderer. However I have been unable to find further information. Also does anyone know of another circumstance where a solider was killed by a citizen?
The name of the man who murdered Pvt Owens was one Stephen Ball. I would like to know the circumstances regarding this incident and what the outcome was for the murderer. However I have been unable to find further information. Also does anyone know of another circumstance where a solider was killed by a citizen?