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Samuel Wesley Wilson, born in 1851, was tragically murdered on January 7, 1897, in Lynchburg, South Carolina. He was the son of Benjamin Esau Wilson and Anna Gibbs. At the time of his death, Samuel was 45 years old. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent, as he was murdered by an individual named Simon Cooper.
The murder of Samuel Wesley Wilson was a significant event in Lynchburg, SC, and it led to various legal proceedings. Simon Cooper, the perpetrator, was identified and ...Read More
The murder of Samuel Wesley Wilson was a significant event in Lynchburg, SC, and it led to various legal proceedings. Simon Cooper, the perpetrator, was identified and ...Read More
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Samuel Wesley Wilson
Male
Lynchburg
SC
1897-01-07
45
Samuel
Wesley Wilson
11/24/2025
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