The Murderer Caught – January 26, 1831

Vol. XXXIL  Norfolk. (VA.) Wednesday Morning, January 26, 1831

Elizabeth City (N.C.) Jan. 22.

The Murderer caught,-We learn that Jesse Eason, who recently killed a Mr. Frederick Gregory and afterwards shot at his own son, and for whose apprehension the County Court of Camden offered a reward of one hundred dollars, has been arrested and safely lodged in jail to await his trial at the next Superior Court for Camden County.-{Star.


Contributed by: Darleen F. Ricci

NOTE: This Jesse Eason is of my line. I have tried for many years to find a record of what became of him.  If anyone has any information, please let me know.