Lambert, James February 1, 1926 ; Shot by Silas Cooper ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  J.L. Russ, D.R. Minus, R.L. Kilgore, Earl Becton, J.C. Stewart Monroe News-Star, February 1, 1926, Page 1, Column 7. Monroe News-Star, February 4, 1926, Page 7, Column 2. Ouachita Citizen, February 4, 1926, Page 1, Column 2. Lascoler (sic: Lascola), Joe June 18, 1907 ; Shot by Tony Danna ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  B. Fluker, Joe Mangham, B.S. Moor, Mike John The Shreveport Times, June 14, 1907, Page 12, Column 2 Laughlin, John September 12, 1903 ; Hit by a train of the L.M.&T. Railroad ; Witness:  J. Bestridge ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  J.B. Heffington, L.L. Larkin, A. Thomas, F.B. Thomas, J. Parkinson The Shreveport Times, September 13, 1903, Page 2, Column 5 The New Orleans Times Democrat, September 13, 1903, Page 26, Column 3 Lawson, Alex July 26, 1885 ; Apoplexy ; Warehouse of John Breard, Monroe, LA ; Witnesses:  Smith Grigsby and T.J. Naughton ; C.C. Cage, Coroner Monroe Bulletin, January 28, 1885, Page 3, Column 1. Lee, Abe January 3, 1875 ; Infected gunshot wound received Dec. 24, 1874 from George Wright ; Died in a house near the colored Baptist Church in Monroe, LA ; Witnesses: Edgar Layton and Charles Williams ; William Thomas and S.C. Murphy M.D., Coroners The Richland Beacon, January 2, 1875, Page 1, Column 4 Lee, Ed March 12, 1885 ; Conjestion of the lungs ; City Jail ; No witnesses ; Chas. C. Cage, Coroner ; Others mentioned:  I. Garrett, Deputy Clerk, Mayor Allen Monroe Bulletin, March 18, 1885, Page 3, Column 1. Legon, C.C. January 1, 1918 ; Shot in the chest accidentally by Russel Granberry ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  W.C. Faulk, J.L. Russ, D. Hodge, Frank Roddy, H.M. McLeise Monroe News-Star, January 1, 1918, Page 6, Column 2. Leno, Jules August 29, 1870 ; Beaten by John Thompson ; No place of death given ; Witnesses:  Joseph C. Rogers, J.C. Godfrey ; Chas. Delery, Acting Coroner; Others mentioned:  H.M. Bry, Joseph Rogers, J.C. Clampit, Sherwood C. Cowan, Joseph Clark, Godfrey Hill, James Hill, Dr. T.Y. Aby The New Orleans Times Democrat, September 4, 1870, Page 7, Column 4 Levy  (African-American Male) January 16, 1895 ; Gunshot wounds to the chest by persons unknown ; Six miles north of Monroe in Chovan Swamp ; Witness:  _(Wm.)_ Medlock ; R.H. Endom, Coroner The New Orleans Times Democrat, January 16, 1895, Page 10, Column 2 Lewis, Jessie December 8, 1927 ; Accidentally hit with a log ; Fondale, LA ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  W.B. Corry, C. McCoy, J.M. Manning, B.C. Kelly Monroe News-Star, December 9, 1927, Page 5, Column 1. Lister, Floyd August 26, 1868 ; Accidentally shot by Anderson Lawsen ; J.H. McCormick, Coroner ; Jury:  E. Miller, Jno. Newman, Antonie Overton, Abraham Green, Allen Richards Littlepage, Ben G. August 19, 1908 ; Gunshot wound inflicted by his brother J.R. Littlepage ; Bosco, LA ; Witnesses:  Derwood Cain, E. DeGraffenreid ; Jury:  E.L. Wright, E. Murray, J.A. Long, R.B. Arant The Shreveport Times, August 19, 1908, Page 1, Column 4 The Vicksburg American, August 20, 1908, Page 1, Column 6 Long, Andrew October 29, 1881 ; Shot by Geo. Sellers ; Layton Plantation ; Witnesses:  Louis Jones, Andrew Williams, Geo. Long ; S.C. Murphy, Coroner ; Others Mentioned:  Geo. Williams, Madison Ridgely, Edger Outz, Geo. Long Long, Henry July 28, 1926 ; Hit by train number 105 in the railroad yard October 19, 1920; Monroe, LA ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  J.H. McCaleb, R.B. Sadler Lott, Mrs. Charles and Charles May 7, 1921 ; Cause of death unknown ; Monroe, LA ; W. O’Donnell, Coroner ; Jury:  R. Sadler, Earl L. McHenry , E.B. Johnston, Mr. Ferrell Monroe News-Star, May 2, 1921, Page 1, Column 1. Monroe News-Star, May 3, 1921, Page 1, Column 1. Monroe News-Star, May 4, 1921, Page 1, Column 1. Monroe News-Star, May 5, 1921,Page 1, Column 7. Love, S.B. September 5, 1901 ; Natural Causes ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  E.F. Thompson, Mr. Packwood, W.R. Mitchell, D.A. Johnston, Jno. Haynes Lowery, Mrs. A.G. (Jane) September 2, 1903 ; Unknown causes ; Found in the woods near Calhoun, LA ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  N.G. Watson, C.M. Grisban, J.P. Roan, A. McEnroy, H. Green, J.G. Chamblis ; Others mentioned:  Dr. C.T. Hines, brother of the deceased ; N.G. Watson wrote a letter claiming she had been in an asylum and may have had a stroke. The Shreveport Times, September 4, 1903, Page 2, Column 5 Lowther, Mrs. C.A. August 23, 1928 ; Fell and her head was caught in the elevator of the Bernhardt building ; Monroe, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  J.D. Busby, C.V. Moredy, Earnest Watson, C.P. Hay, Jr., William Bynum Note:  The elevator was run by Bernie Dean Marau

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Monroe News-Star, August 24, 1928, Page 3, Column 5 Ouachita Citizen, August 30, 1928, Page 1, Column 3 Loyd, James August 9, 1914 ; Shot while trying to escape a posse ; Logtown, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  T. Tippit, J.S. Suttan, W.W. Curtis, E.M. Granbery  Note:  Newspaper article refers to him as Jim Lyle. Monroe News-Star, August 10, 1914, Page 1, Column 5. Ludeling, Freddie “Fred” March 17, 1881 ; Shot by Mr. Michner ; F.B. Stubbs’ Plantation ; Witnesses:  Frank Dinkgrave, Matilda Davis, David McQuillar, William Wallace and J.M. Ball ; Austin Green, Coroner Ouachita Telegraph, March 25, 1881, Page 3, Column 4. Monroe Bulletin, June 4, 1881, Page 3, Column 3. Luster, Floyd August 26, 1868 ; Accidental pistol shot by Anderson Lawson ; Witnesses:  E. Miller, Abraham Green, Antone Overton, Allen Re (?) ; George McCormick, Coroner Lusy, William July 28, 1925 ; Wound inflicted by Robert Anderson ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  L.W. Griggs, Howard Griggs, M. Coverdale, W.H. Barnes, Pat Mason Madeson, Myles July 28, 1926 ; Shot by Will Russell ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Milton Coverdale, D. Hill, D.L. Roper Mangham, Wiley April 14, 1923 ; Self-inflicted pistol shot wound ; Monroe, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Chas. S. Barr, Andrew Cook, R.S. McHenry, L.E. Stevenson, A. McHenry.

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Mathis, Martha November 19, 1928 ; Car wreck.  Car driven by B.L. Secrease ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  M. Coverdale, F.C. Lieldress, D.L. Roper, E.G. Frichell, C.E. Granbery Monroe News-Star, November 20, 1928, Page 12, Column 4. McClendon, Jasper April 20, 1880 ; Fit of Insanity ; Black Bayou ; Witnesses:  Alexander Blazier, Edmond James, George W. Barron and Jake Campbell ; S.C. Murphy, M.D., Coroner ; A. Green, Clerk McClendon, LaRoy February 16, 1909 ; 14 year old boy, accidentally shot self ; Calhoun, LA ; ? Watson, Justice of the Peace ; Jury:  N.E. Calhoun, G.S. Neal, J.R. Fergerson, T. McClendon, Milo Davis McCollough, C. January 10, 1883 ; Shot by L.D. McLain ; Grand Street, Monroe, LA ; Witnesses:  Wm. R. Moore, Edward B. Sloan, John R. Hanna, W.G. Dunn, W.W. Farmer, D.B. Trousdale ; S.C. Murphy, Coroner ; Others Mentioned:  Rob. Aby, C.C. Madden, W.T. Mitchell, Wm. Miller, C.B. Murphy, Mr. Mitchner, Charley Crosley Monroe Bulletin, January 17, 1883, Page 3, Column 2. Ouachita Telegraph, January 13, 1883, Page 2, Column 1 and Page 3, Column 1. McCoy, James September 11, 1929 ; Shot by Jesse Jackson ; Monroe, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Bert Coverdale, J.W. Kilburne, D.L. Roper, Leo Fleming, J.R. Massey Monroe News-Star, September 10, 1929, Page 1, Column 7. Ouachita Citizen, September 12, 1929, Page 1, Column 4. McCray, William November 8, 1882 ; Sick with chills and fever ; Charleston plantation, below Monroe, LA on the River ; Witnesses:  B.H. Owens and Lincoln Lauderdale ; S.C. Murphy M.D., Coroner ; Austin Green, Clerk McDonald, A.G. July 28, 1926 ; Fractured skull as a result of a car/train accident ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  D.L. Roper, L.F. Montville, W.C. Faulk, L. Collier Monroe News-Star, May 12, 1924, Page 1, Column 6. McDonald, Hattie July 28, 1926 ; Auto accident on May 11, 1924 ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  D.L. Roper, D.F. Montville, E.B. Clower, W.C. Faulk Monroe News-Star, May 12, 1924, Page 1, Column 6. McDonald, L.E. June 4, 1927 ; Drowned when his motorboat caught on fire in the Ouachita River ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  J.W. Standley, D.L. Roper, F. Childers, J.D. Comfort, E.W. Sturson Monroe News-Star, May 14, 1927, Page 1, Column 8. Ouachita Citizen, May 19, 1927, Page 1, Column 6. McGee, Dick December 30, 1891 ; Accidentally shot by Manning Britton with a British Bulldog pistol ; Witnesses:  Ben Mosley, Terry Cook ; J.C. Nixon, Magistrate ; Jury:  Jim Johnson, Willis Henderson, Sam McCally, Ben Johnson, H. Ann Servis McGee, Walker October 19, 1918 ; Pistol shot inflicted by Theus ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  Edward Duncan, M. Coverdale, D.L. Roper, M. Grant

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McGinnis, J. Hall October 10, 1879 ; Cause of death unknown (skeletal remains) ; Six miles west of Monroe, LA ; Witnesses:  R.M. McClendon, G. F. McClendon ; Joseph W. Locke, Coroner Ouachita Telegraph, October 24, 1979, Page 2, Column 3. McGowan, Alvin November 22, 1924 ; Struck by lightening in 1920 ; Drew, LA ; C.P. May,Coroner ; Jury:  E.E. Johnson, J.W. Henry, P.A. Purvis, C.M. Partin, W.A. Willard Monroe News-Star, September 3, 1920, Page 1, Column 1. McHenry, Ephram March 20, 1927 ; Shot by Annie Jackson in self defense ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  M. Coverdale, D.L. Roper, F.A. Coon, E.L. Lawer, Frank Winchet Monroe News-Star, March 21, 1927, Page 10, Column 4. McLellan, Frank July 28, 1926 ; Hit by a car ; Witness:  Miriam Davis (Driver) ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  J.H. Hamilton, W.B. Lorry, F.R. Graham, Pat Mason, W.A. Whitfield, Jr. McLeroy, Frank M. September, 1874 ; Possible arsenic poisoning or shot by James Cannon ; Winnsboro Rd. near LaFouche swamp ; Francis A. Hall, Coroner ; Note:  Body was exhumed from Hasley Cemetery but was too decomposed to find cause of death. Ouachita Telegraph, September 25, 1874, Page 2, Column 2. Ouachita Telegraph, October 2, 1974, Page 2, Column 1. Ouachita Telegraph, January 8, 1975, Page 3, Column 1. McLimon (?), Julin June 17, 1867 ; Drowned ; Baker & Warfield Plantation ; Witnesses:  Isabell Harrison and Hattie Shaw ; H.M. McCormick, Coroner McQuiller, Charlie March 18, 1918 ; Shot by Louie Eplore ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  B. McQuiller, H.S. Gilbert The News-Star, November 12, 1917, Page 1, Column 7 Meade, Robert October 15, 1877 ; Fell from a tree ; Witnesses:  None ; Robert Wilson, Justice of the Peace. Meekins, Thomas “Tom” April 23, 1893 ; Shot in the right ear by Archie Ardis ; Monroe, LA on Calypso Street between 10^th Street and the railroad. ; Witnesses:  Francis Meekin, James Moseley, Della Ardis, Perry Johnson, Marshall Griggs, Asa Drago, Henderson Johnson ; R.H. Endom, Justice of the Peace, (Acting Coroner) ; Jury:  A. Mitchell, C.E. Fauntleroy, O.L. DeGreene, Chas. Hill, Benj. Johnson ; Others Mentioned:  Olsa Drago, Henderson Hale, George Henderson, Holmes Dunmore, York Hudson Weekly Shreveport Times, April 26, 1893, Page 2, Column 1 Meyers, Charles January 16, 1914 ; Shot by unknown person ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  L. Kilgor, T.A. Grant, B.T. Rogers, H.J. Tyler Monroe News-Star, December 22, 1913, Page 8, Column 3. Michael, Dan (or Sam) July 22, 1912 ; Blow on the head from a billiard cue inflicted by Waldon Seligman ; Witnesses:  Pat Abraham, Louis Bofenschen, F.H. Cahn, Sam Marcus Mr. Stockman, Gus Bay ; C.P. May, Coroner ; Jury:  M.B. Fox, R.L. McHenry, F. Smith, C.M. Morrison, Edw. Strong Monroe News-Star July 22, 1912, Page 1, Column 6. Miles, Mack December 4, 1884 ; Shot ; Killoden Plantation ; Witnesses:  J.T. Ludeling, F.B. Ludeling, Lou Moore, Zetie Thomas, Dave McKenie ; Dr. C.C. Cage, Coroner ; Others Mentioned:  Austin Green, Bay Ludeling, Mr. Edwards, Dr. Cosper, Gus Miller, Frank Dinkgrave ; Ed Jones, E.T. Morris, A.H. Scriber, F.C. Jones, D.D. Johnson, W.D. Wimberly, Jr. , J.F. Box Monroe Bulletin, December 10, 1884, Page 3, Column 1. Miller, Besse July 28, 1926 ; Suicide by shooting ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Milton Coverdale, D.L. Roper, Frank Pettit, W.A. Lenard, L.V. Tarver Miller, John May 21, 1909 ; Shot by Alonzo Reed ; Witnesses:  P.W. Denton, Henry Carter ; Jury:  B. Denton, Sam Tucker, Andrew Boyd, Allen Head, Fred Davis The Semi-Weekly New Orleans Times Democrat, May 25, 1909, Page 6, Column 4 Miller, William September 14, 1920 ; Shot by Charles Collins ; Lamkin, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Milton Coverdale, D.L. Roper, L.V. Tarver, J.M. D_____ ; Wm. McCherry Monroe News-Star, September 15, 1920, Page 1, Column 6. Mitchel, Walter December 26, 1924 ; Stabbed ; Perryville, LA ; Jury:  Milton Coverdale, D.L. Roper, L.D. Rogers, G. Surghnor, C.M. Morrison, J.E. Prophit Monroe News-Star, December 27, 1924, Page 1, Column 5 Mitchell, Lee October 1, 1908 ; Pushed by switch engine #313 under a box car and run over (V.S.&P. Railroad) ; Witnesses:  Tom Fullam, C. McClusky, Frank Bonilla, S.B. Graham ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  R.J. Nelson, Gus Kuhn, Y.A. Roberts, W.M. Riggs, Chas. Geismar The Shreveport Times, October 2, 1908, Page 3, Column 6 Mobb, R.L. May 13, 1926 ; Inhalation of gasoline fumes while asleep ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  R.H. Percy, H. Prindle, E. Thompson, C.H. Norvek Note:  newspaper articles refer to him as R.L. Mobbs. Monroe News-Star, May 13, 1926, Page 1, Column 6. Monroe News-Star, May 14, 1926, Page 5, Column 6. Menasco, John July 2, 1907 ; Ran over by a train of the V.S.&T. ; Jury:  C.E. FauntLaRoy, Jon Johnston, Fred Hanna, C.F. Turbiville, W.R. Lewis ; Others mentioned:  Enj. Kundert, W.B. McClure, Gus Dixin The New Orleans Times Democrat, July 3, 1907, Page 8, Column 3 Moore, Bernice January 22, 1924 ; General Peritonitis ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  P.S. Mulhearn, W.B. Corry, F.P. Robinson, H. Whitfield, J.B. Kugler Moore, Walter May 31, 1894 ; Stabbed in the head by Tom Underwood ; Monroe, LA ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury: Jno. T. Cole, W.Y. Logan, M.M. Grady, W.H. Harris, J.J. Thomas   Note:  Underwood was eventually lynched. The New-Orleans Times-Picayune, June 1, 1894, Page 2, Column 3. Mulican, Clark and Hill, King April 27, 1884 ; Dragged from jail and hung (lynched) by a mob. ; Courthouse at Monroe, LA ; Witnesses:  W.C. Williamson, A.J. McQuiller, C.D. Brooks ; Jury:  H.J. Hachl ; J.S. Hough, John Mooney, John J. Anderson, S.C. Parker ; Others mentioned:  Charley Brooks Monroe Bulletin, April 30, 1884, Page 2, Column 2. Monroe Bulletin, April 30, 1884, Page 3, Column 1. Munroe, Ben June 17, 1871 ; Drowned ; Witnesses:  None ; William Thomas, Coroner ; Wm. Bry, Clerk Munson, Albert November 20, 1904 ; Shot by Ellis Barkus ; Gordon Plantation in the 2^nd Ward ; Witnesses:  Polite Polite, John Reily, Loula Duncan, George Daniels, John Hester ; E.P. McKenna, Justice of the Peace ;  Jury:  Wm. R. Gordon, Reily Jones, Hawkin Jones, Sandy Lowery, A. Daniel ; Others mentioned:  Isaac McKinney, Missouri Savanna, Will Ford Murphy, T.F. February 23, 1929 ; Acute alcoholic poisoning ; Monroe, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  Thos. H. Mulhearn, P.S. Mulhearn, M. Martin, Robert Rhodes, Lawrence Graham Monroe News-Star, February 25, 1929, Page 1, Column 6. Murray, William August 2, 1871 ; Accident ; Witness:  WilliamThomas Conner ; Others mentioned:  W.M. Bry, Clerk ; Dr. Key  Note:  Body was buried before it could be examined by a coroner. Ouachita Telegraph, August 5, 1871, Page 3, Column 2. Murray, W.J. July 6, 1901 ; Drowned ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  J.C. Handy, C.E. Faulk, W.F. Patton, R.C. Sparks, L.M. Jones Richland Beacon News, July 13, 1901, Page 1, Column 6. Nelson, James April 22, 1929 ; Stabbed by Lena Ellis ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  N.E. Jones, F.X. Cline, Henry Williams, J.M. Hammond Monroe News-Star, April 22, 1929, Page 1, Column 7. Nelson, Oscar March 1, 1929 ; Struck a cow while driving and overturned the car ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  D. Hirsch, James W. Stansill, R.W. Ensminger, Fred Dupree, F.C. Childers Monroe News-Star, March 1, 1929, Page 1, Column 8. Nettles, H.A. June 1, 1907 ; Shot by two unknown parties ; G. Surghnor, Coroner ; Jury:  Fred Hanna, C.E. FauntLeRoy, F.B. Shields, F.B. Chase, J.G. Bell Richland Beacon News, June 8, 1907, Page 2, Column 2. Nicholas, Lucien November 5, 1874 ; Drowned ; Ouachita River in front of  J.F. Pargoud’s Lower Place ;  Witnesses:  Amy Hudson, Jimmy Hudson ; Wm. Thomas, Coroner ; Jury:  R. Polite, George Henderson, Henry Bath, Amos Daniels, P. Franand Nickols (Nichols), Joe March 1, 1924 ; Shot by Hobart Green ; Thomas E. Wright, Deputy Coroner ; Jury:  J.M. Brathers, W.B. Corry, G.D. Heaning, F.A. Coon, H.L. Mashaw Monroe News-Star, February 29, 1924, Page 1, Column 2. Nickleberry, Harry December 10, 1928 ; Hit by a car driven by Mamie McNeill (accident) ; Witness:  Mamie McNeill ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  D.W. Hirsch, J. Norman Coon, H. Riles, C.E. Cranbery, Byron J. Gordon; Others mentioned:  Mr. Clower, A.S. Washburn, Notary Public Monroe News-Star, December 10, 1928, Page 1, Column 2. Ninwirth, Ed May 11, 1919 ; Car he was driving hit by a car driven by Jonnie Overton ; Monroe, LA ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  H. Jack Broadnax, F.C. McLain, L. Stevenson, Homer Newton  Note:  newspaper articles refer to him as Edward Neuwirth. Monroe News-Star, May 12, 1919, Page 1, Column 1. Monroe News-Star, May 13, 1919, Page 1, Column 5. Nixon, Forrest August 27, 1888 ; Shot in the head by R.W. McLendon ; Hargand Place on Nacitosh Road near Forksville, LA ; Witnesses:  B.A. Skiffen, J. Parker, Oscar Davis, Joe Bradford, W.H. Camp ; N.G. Watson, Coroner.  Jury:  G.W. Balton, B.A. Skipper, Thos. Butler, S.M. Calhoun, J.L. Ford Ouachita Telegraph August 25, 1888, Page 3, Column 1. Norrell, Fred August 3, 1866 ; Hit many times with a hatchet by unknown persons ; Col. Morrison Plantation ; Witnesses:  Henry Harris, Ann Roberts ; H.M. McCormick, Coroner ; Jury:  Mr. Noble, B.F. Fly, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Daniel O’Brian, George May 30, 1867 ; Apoplexy ; Bayou DeSiard St. ; M.D. Calderwood and J.H. McCormick, Coroners ; Jury:  E.S. Austin, J.H. McGinnis, Wm. H. Ferry, Everett Miller, D. Frost Ouachita Telegraph, May 30, 1867, Page 2, Column 1. Ouachita Telegraph, June 6, 1867, Page 2, Column 1. Otis, Rex September 5, 1928 ; Stabbed by Jack Webb ; C.P. Gray, Coroner ; Jury:  L.V. Tarver, H.A. Jasper, George Roman, L. Parker, F.S. Pettit Monroe News-Star, September 5, 1928, Page 7, Column 5.