Wicked Kernersville : rogues, robbers, ruffians & rumrunners / Michael L. Marshall & Jerry L. Taylor.

Author/creator Marshall, Michael L., 1944-
Other author Taylor, Jerry L. (Jerry Lee), 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoCharleston, SC : History Press, 2009.
Description127 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Crime--North Carolina. --Kernersville. --History. --Anecdotes.
Violence--North Carolina. --Kernersville. --History. --Anecdotes.
Criminals--North Carolina. --Kernersville. --Biography. --Anecdotes.
Brigands and robbers--North Carolina. --Kernersville. --Biography. --Anecdotes.
Rogues and vagabonds--North Carolina. --Kernersville. --Biography. --Anecdotes.
Kernersville (N.C.)--History. --Anecdotes.
Kernersville (N.C.)--Biography. --Anecdotes.
Kernersville (N.C.)--Social conditions. --Anecdotes.

Contents A buried alive sensation -- The lynching of Eugene Hairston -- The affront that turned deadly -- A deadly shootout with revenue officers -- The Carmichael murder and suicide -- Ade Walker : "a bad man and dangerous character" -- Stray curs with fancy pedigrees -- A mysterious explosion at the Town Hall -- The great bank robbery -- Yeggmen and the town post office -- The rider who shot Conductor Holden -- A little child shall lead them -- The queen of Virginia bootleggers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [125]-127).
LCCN 2009004894
ISBN9781596296763
ISBN1596296763

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner NC Stacks HV6795.K47 M376 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold