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Major J. W. Wham person

born: [1889-01-01,1890-01-01)died/dissolved: [1889-01-01,1890-01-01)id: p_major-j-w-wham_1bf758

also known as: Wham, Major Wham, the major

Probable 70%
Summary:  Paymaster who was relieved of $29,000 by highway robbers while en route to pay soldiers.
Completeness: 61/100 Grade C
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Claims (2)

witnessed

robbery between Wilcox and Fort Thomas1889-05-11
cited from One of the most daring and successful high-… (1889)
Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. as well as Mr. Woods, by the many people in this section who have en- joyed their liberal hospitality. Mr. Woods is now doing well, though Dr. Carson’s arrival was most timely. HELD UP Paymaster Wham Rel…

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U.S. Army paymaster service1889-05-11
cited from One of the most daring and successful high-… (1889)
Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. as well as Mr. Woods, by the many people in this section who have en- joyed their liberal hospitality. Mr. Woods is now doing well, though Dr. Carson’s arrival was most timely. HELD UP Paymaster Wham Rel…

Sources (1)

One of the most daring and successful high-…

1889 · newspaper · public-domain · details

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