Monthly Archives: June 1852

Trial of Floersh’s for Murder Called

Trial of Floersh’s for Murder Called

Liberty Tribune June 18, 1852 The trial of the Floersh's for the murder of Hall L. Wilkerson, of Platte was called on Tuesday last, at the instance of the Attorneys for defendants, was deferred to August. Toombs, the American, who was implicated in the same bloody transaction, was acquitted.

Jurors Named for Jacob, Philip, Mathias Floersch and William Tooms

Jurors Named for Jacob, Philip, Mathias Floersch and William Tooms

On June 14, 1852, jurors were assigned to the case. These are identified as: John MemfeeSolomon WeltonWilliam B. ClarkHoward EverettJohn HowardWilliam YoungmanIsaac FramptonWilliam Smith (aka Hiram?)John C. HawkinsSamuel StevensonGeorge StacyJohn C. Mosby Judge assigned to the trial: George W. Dunn