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Needham Yates

Case from Fort-christmas, FL dated Mar 01, 1870

Victim Details

Needham Yates, Jr.

Male

Fort-christmas

FL

1870-03-01

Needham

Yates

07/09/2026

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Needham Yates Jr. was a casualty of the infamous Barber-Mizell family feud, a violent conflict that erupted in Central Florida during the late 19th century. The feud began over disputes related to cattle rustling and land jurisdiction, primarily between the Barber and Mizell families. The tensions escalated significantly after the Civil War, with both families accusing each other of theft and other crimes. The conflict reached a boiling point when David Mizell, the sheriff and tax collector of O ...
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  • Barber–Mizell feud - Wikipedia
  • Needham Yates, Sr., age 52 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    It's really tragic to think about how the Barber-Mizell feud impacted not just the main families inv... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
    I've been digging into the Barber-Mizell feud and came across the tragic tale of Needham Yates Jr. I... ...Read More
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