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Adolphus L. DePriest

Birth
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Death
12 May 1874 (aged 23)
North Carolina, USA
Burial
Washburn, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Adolphus was convicted in 1871 of KKK activities and sentenced to serve three years in federal prison. While in prison he contracted consumption and died shortly after his release.
Adolphus was convicted in 1871 of KKK activities and sentenced to serve three years in federal prison. While in prison he contracted consumption and died shortly after his release.


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  • Created by: Gene Jenkins
  • Added: Aug 13, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74856949/adolphus_l-depriest: accessed ), memorial page for Adolphus L. DePriest (5 May 1851–12 May 1874), Find a Grave Memorial ID 74856949, citing Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Washburn, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Gene Jenkins (contributor 47048397).