Historic Newspapers

Research

The Disfranchised

Summary

Provides a list of county residents seeking pardon from the President of the United States, including details of Confederate service: Jessie W. Downey, pardoned; Edward C. McSherry, pardoned; William H. McLanahan, pardoned; H.M. Petit, pardoned; Robert M. Miles; A. Fearbake, Jr.; William T. Norwood; Edmund Thomas; Levin Thomas; William T. Besant, pardoned; Dawson B. Stevenson; George R. Simpson.

Transcript

THE DISFRANCHISED. – We give below the names of returned rebels of this county and city, remunerated by Gov Swann to the House of Delegates in obedience to a resolution adopted by that body sometime ago, requesting a list of applicants for pardons from the President of the United States through the State Executive, with all documents and other information bearing thereon. Those who have been pardoned by the President are so noted. The names read as follows: Jesse W. Dawney – induced to go South after the battle of Monocacy, July, 1864, when between 16 and 17 years, never joined the army or took up arms etc. Pardoned. Edward C. McSherry – joined Rebel army as private after battle of Monocacy, July, 1864, when 15 years old, surrendered with Lee’s army. Recommended by H.C. Naill, Dr. W. Tyler, Wm. P. Maulsby, &c. Pardoned. William H. McLanshan – Joined Rebel service as private, about three years ago, when in his minority. Pardoned. H.M. Petit – Entered Rebel service at time of first invasion of Maryland; acted as hospital steward. Pardoned. Robert M. Miles – Private in Rebel service; paroled at Meridan, May, 10, 1865; amnesty oath filed. A. Fearhake, Jr. – Joined Rebels at invasion of Maryland in September 1863 (then 23 years old), as private; paroled at Winchester April 23, 1865. William T. Norwood – None of the circumstances stated. President Lincoln and Johnson’s amnesty oaths taken. Edmund Thomas – Early in the war went to Virginia and became a private in Rebel army. Surrendered by Wm. P. Maulsby. Levin Thomas – Early in the war went to Virginia and became a private in Rebel army. Surrendered with Lee’s army. Recommended by William P. Maulsby. William T. Besant – Left home September 10, 1864, then 19 years old; joined the Rebels just before Antietam. Surrendered with Lee. Recommended by W.P. Maulsby. Pardoned. Dawson H. Stevenson – Joined the Rebels in September, 1862; served until surrendered at Appomattox Court-House. Recommended by Thomas Hammond and Rev Jas. Pearre. George R. Simpson – Joined Rebels in 1862; surrendered at Appomattox Court-House.