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Tag: Wiley Polk Renwick

A Street Fight In Monroe

My eyes widened a bit when I read this! It seems two Civil War vets had a beef (um...literally) which lead to one trying to kill the other in downtown Monroe! The two combatants are very well known in Monroe. They are William Henry Awl (49 at the time) and Wiley Polk Renwick (57). Renwick … Continue reading A Street Fight In Monroe →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment January 2, 2024November 16, 2023 1 Minute
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