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James White

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1700s
State:Massachusetts
Time Imprisoned:
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Biography

James White was one of the leaders of Shays Rebellion in Massachusetts. He was convicted of high treason on April 9, 1787, and sentenced to death, but was later reprieved and pardoned. Exact admission and release dates are uncertain.

Case

Charges: High treason
Sentenced: Apr 9, 1787
Incarcerated: February 1787
Released: 1788
Sentence: Convicted of high treason April 9, 1787; sentenced to death, later reprieved and pardoned