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The Muster Murder of 1787

August 7, 2021October 21, 2022 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

During the Boston Muster of 1787, Daniel Foster of Rowley participated in the customary celebration of shooting musket balls into the air, and accidentally killed Amos Chapman of Ipswich. A jury ordered his execution, but Governor John Hancock opposed capital punishment and pardoned Foster.

Posted in StoriesTagged 1787, Court, punishment, Rowley
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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