David Bolton

Released
Gender:Male
Era:1700s
State:Pennsylvania
Time Imprisoned:
9 Months 21 Days
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Biography

David Bolton was among the western Pennsylvania men taken into federal custody during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Committed at Philadelphia December 25, 1794; acquitted October 16, 1795 and released that day or shortly afterward. It is unclear whether he remained continuously jailed throughout the intervening months.

Case

Philadelphia Gaol
Charges: Treason and related federal charges
Incarcerated: Dec 25, 1794
Released: Oct 16, 1795
Sentence: Committed at Philadelphia December 25, 1794; acquitted October 16, 1795 and released that day or shortly afterward. It is unclear whether he remained continuously jailed throughout the intervening months. Verdict as recorded: No — acquitted October 16, 1795 Charges as recorded: Treason and related federal charges arising from the Whiskey Rebellion
Convicted: No — acquitted
Institution State: Pennsylvania

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