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William Yates, aged 32, died on March 1, 1870, in Fort Christmas, Florida, during the infamous Barber-Mizell family feud. This conflict, rooted in disputes over cattle theft and control of the cattle industry, escalated into a violent confrontation between the Barber and Mizell families. The feud began when Moses Barber accused David Mizell and his associates of stealing his cattle. Tensions reached a boiling point when David Mizell, despite warnings, ventured onto Barber property and was shot a ...Read More
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William Yates
Male
Fort-christmas
FL
1870-03-01
32
William
Yates
12/01/2025
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I've been reading up on the Barber-Mizell feud and can't help but feel for the families caught up in... ...Read More
08/05/2023
08/05/2023
Has anyone else looked into the role of the local law enforcement during the Barber-Mizell feud? It ... ...Read More
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
