MASSEY, Louisa - Revision history

Randylyon at 21:50, 28 September 2013

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	Klauer, John P. "Murder at the Irish Lot," ''Dubuque Forklore II'', American Trust and Savings Bank, p. 13-16		Klauer, John P. "Murder at the Irish Lot," ''Dubuque Forklore II'', American Trust and Savings Bank, p. 13-16

			"Tragic Events Marks Early Dubuque History," Telegraph Herald, Apr. 16, 1922, p. 27. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QCBRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=W84MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4718,343399&dq=steamboats+dubuque&hl=en

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Randylyon at 02:41, 1 June 2012

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	''Dubuque Forklore II'', American Trust and Savings Bank, p. 13-16		Klauer, John P. "Murder at the Irish Lot," ''Dubuque Forklore II'', American Trust and Savings Bank, p. 13-16

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Randylyon at 02:16, 1 June 2012

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	MASSEY, Louisa. (Unknown). ~~Daughter of~~ [[MASSEY, Woodbury\|Woodbury MASSEY]]~~. During an 1835 dispute over~~ a [[MINING]] claim, ~~Woodbury~~ Massey was shot and killed. The sheriff who accompanied him to the claim arrested ~~a man named Bill~~ Smith and his son and took them to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for trial. The judge dismissed the charges claiming no jurisdiction west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]].		MASSEY, Louisa. (Unknown). [[MASSEY, Woodbury\|Woodbury MASSEY]], a resident of Dubuque, purchased a [[MINING]] claim known as the "Irish Lot." He later learned that it was also claimed by a Mr. Smith and his son, William. On Monday, September 7, 1835 Massey and the sheriff arrived at the claim to evict the Smiths. Massey was shot and killed. The sheriff who accompanied him to the claim arrested Smith and his son and took them to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for trial. The judge dismissed the charges claiming no jurisdiction west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]].

	In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed ~~Bill~~ Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, ~~another~~ Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who ~~unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak~~ and ~~fired~~. Smith, ~~saved from death by~~ a ~~wad of papers~~ in ~~his shirt pocket~~, was ~~too shaken~~ to ~~ever again attempt vengeance~~. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.		In anger, the Henry, the brother of Woodbury Massey, shot and killed the elder Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, William Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who had heard of his arrival and found Smith in Guerin's store where the [[MERCHANTS HOTEL]] was later constructed.

			Ordering Smith to turn and defend himself, Louisa fired a pistol and hit Smith in the chest. Fleeing the scene, she was helped to escape to Illinois by the Langworthy family which were relatives. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.

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			''Dubuque Forklore II'', American Trust and Savings Bank, p. 13-16

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Randylyon at 21:03, 12 March 2010

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	MASSEY, Louisa. (Unknown). Daughter of Woodbury ~~Massey~~. During an 1835 dispute over a [[MINING]] claim, Woodbury Massey was shot and killed. The sheriff who accompanied him to the claim arrested a man named Bill Smith and his son and took them to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for trial. The judge dismissed the charges claiming no jurisdiction west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]].		MASSEY, Louisa. (Unknown). Daughter of [[MASSEY, Woodbury\|Woodbury MASSEY]]. During an 1835 dispute over a [[MINING]] claim, Woodbury Massey was shot and killed. The sheriff who accompanied him to the claim arrested a man named Bill Smith and his son and took them to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for trial. The judge dismissed the charges claiming no jurisdiction west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]].

	In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed Bill Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, another Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak and fired. Smith, saved from death by a wad of papers in his shirt pocket, was too shaken to ever again attempt vengeance. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.		In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed Bill Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, another Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak and fired. Smith, saved from death by a wad of papers in his shirt pocket, was too shaken to ever again attempt vengeance. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.

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Randylyon at 03:15, 20 December 2008

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	In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed Bill Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, another Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak and fired. Smith, saved from death by a wad of papers in his shirt pocket, was too shaken to ever again attempt vengeance. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.		In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed Bill Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, another Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak and fired. Smith, saved from death by a wad of papers in his shirt pocket, was too shaken to ever again attempt vengeance. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.

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MASSEY, Louisa. (Unknown). Daughter of Woodbury Massey. During an 1835 dispute over a [[MINING]] claim, Woodbury Massey was shot and killed. The sheriff who accompanied him to the claim arrested a man named Bill Smith and his son and took them to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for trial. The judge dismissed the charges claiming no jurisdiction west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]].

In anger, the brother of Woodbury Massey shot and killed Bill Smith in Galena, Illinois. Everyone, except the younger Smith, believed the matter was settled. Vowing revenge, another Smith rode to Dubuque and announced he would kill the first Massey he met. This turned out to be Louisa who unexpectedly pulled a pistol from beneath her cloak and fired. Smith, saved from death by a wad of papers in his shirt pocket, was too shaken to ever again attempt vengeance. The people of Iowa later immortalized Louisa by naming a county (Louisa) in her honor.