Hartman Turnbow

Released
Date of birth:20. 03. 1905
Date of death:15. 08. 1988
Age:83† Deceased
Era:1960s
State:Mississippi
Support
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Civil rights movement
Hartman Turnbow

Biography

Hartman Turnbow was a Holmes County farmer and voting-rights organizer. After attackers firebombed his home, authorities accused him of arson and jailed him. In sworn testimony he described spending two days in custody before being bonded out.

Case

Charges: Arson allegation after the firebombing of his own home
Arrested: May 8, 1963
Incarcerated: May 8, 1963
Released: May 1963
Sentence: Arrested May 8, 1963. Sworn testimony describes two days jailed before bond and later dismissal. A newsletter reports a collective May 13 release; his individual release day remains unresolved.

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