Champ Ferguson
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Samuel "Champ" Ferguson (November 29, 1821 – October 20, 1865)[1] was a notorious Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War. He claimed to have killed over 100 Union soldiers and pro-Union civilians.[2] He was arrested, tried, and executed for war crimes by the U.S. military after the war.
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Samuel Ferguson | |
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Born | (1821-11-29)November 29, 1821 Clinton County, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1865(1865-10-20) (aged 43) |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Resting place | France Cemetery White County, Tennessee 36.02567°N 85.33742°W / 36.02567; -85.33742 |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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