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1884 - 1905 (20 years)
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Name |
Charley Lester Colvin |
Born |
9 Feb 1884 |
Pricetown, Highland County, Ohio, United States [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
14 Jan 1905 |
Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States |
Newspaper |
19 Jan 1905 [2] |
The News-Herald (Hillsboro), Ohio, 19 January 1905, p1 |
FEUD OF COLVINS PROVES FATAL
Self Defense Claimed
Charles Colvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Colvin, was shot and probably fatally wounded Saturday evening by Ed. Colvin
The mother of young Colvin, who was summoned to his side shortly after the shooting and had attended him Sunday and Sunday night, was found dead in her bed Monday morning, presumably from heart disease, the fatal attack doubtless superinduced by the excitement resulting from the tragedy.
(see article for more)
The remains of Mrs. Jasper Colvin were removed to the residence of her son, Richard, on South East street. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been announced.
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Newspaper |
2 Feb 1905 [3] |
The News-Herald (Hillsboro), Ohio, 2 February 1905, p1 |
Second Degree Murder
Charge Under Which Ed. Colvin is Bound Over to Grand Jury.
The preliminary examination of E. Colvin, who fatally shot Charles Colvin Jan. 14, was held before Mayor Morrow in the court house last Thursday and resulted in the accused being held to the Grand Jury under bond of $5,000 with Gilbert Holmes, J. M. Hughey, H. C. Dawson, O.l S. Lemon and James G. Lyle as bondsmen.
Taylor Bennington, Wilbert Colvin, Drs. Larkin and Glenn, Merchant's Policeman Roush, Siegel Shaw, Kirby Raines, M. H. Weddling and Misses Rosa King and Lillian Ambrose were called to testify as to the circumstances of the shooting, but little if anything, was developed that had not already been told in these columns. Excitement over the affair has died out somewhat, and there will probably be little heard of it until the Grand Jury acts. Han. Ulric Sloane, I. McD. and Col. D. Q. Morrow represented the defense and Hon. H. A. Pavey assisted the prosecution.
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Newspaper |
16 Nov 1905 [4] |
The News-Herald (Hillsboro), Ohio, 16 November 1905, p5 |
Colvin Murder Case
The trial of Edward Colvin, charged with murder in the second degree for the killing of Charles Colvin in this city on January 14, is in progress in the Common Pleas Court, having commenced Monday Morning. Judge Charles Dresbach, of Circleville, is on the bench. The work of securing a jury occupied all of Monday and until noon Tuesday. Both sides used all the preemptory challenges allowed by law and the twelve men who have Ed. Colvin's fate in their hands are as stated above.
Large crowds are constantly in attendance. The evidence promises to be of the raciest character Judge Dresbach is pushing the trial rapidly and has made an excellent impression on all who believe in courts transacting business promptly and without unnecessary delay.
Prosecutor Sams is assisted in the case by H. W. Stafford, of Springfield, and H. A. Pavey, of this city. Ulric Sloane has charge of the defense and is assisted by D. Q. Morrow and I. McD. Smith.
Mr. Pavey stated the case on behalf of the State which will offer testimony to prove the following: "That the defendant shot Charles Colvin on the evening of January 14, 1905, at the entrance leading to the stairway between Free's store and Fullerton's drug store. That the wound inflicted proved fatal a few days later. That the slayer and the victim are related by blood. That for years Ed. Colvin had endeavored to establish illicit relations with Minnie Colvin, and unmarried sister of Charles Colvin. That about 18 months before the killling their mother had ordered E. Colvin not to come to their house. That since then he had persecuted the family of Jasper Colvin and threatened them. That he was violently jealous of anyone whom he suspected of paing attention to the girl. That on the morning of the day of the murder Edward Colvin met Jasper Colvin on on the street and insultingly dunned and abused him about a $5.00 loan which Jasper claimed his daughter Hetty had repaid. That the two sons of Jasper Colvin learned of the attack on their father. That when they met Ed. that evening one of them asked what he meant by attacking their father. That E. replied with oaths and pointed his revolver at them. That Charles Colvin grasped the hand holding the revolver and pointed it downward, but when he released his grip, was shot. That a struggle ensued in which Ed. Colvin was disarmed by the two boys and a man named Bennington. That two years before the crime Ed. Colvin was armed and threatening to do up the Colvin's.
In presenting the case for the defense, Mr. Sloane admitted the shooting, but stated they would show that it was done in self defense; that the two young men attacked Ed Colvin, and that he was in danger of great bodily harm, if not the loss of life when he fired the shot. The bad feeling existing between the families was denied, and a savage attack made on the character of Jasper Colvin's daughters. That Ed Colvin's business necessitated the carrying of large sums of money and accounted for his having the revolver.
Dr. J. C. Larkin was the first witness called. He was called to Dr. Glenn's office to wait upon the injured boy shortly after the shooting. Found a gun shot wound in the abdomen, and with Drs. Glenn and Nelson performed an operation. The course of the bullet was almost straight across the body, perforating both walls of the lower part of the stomach. He described the operation in detail. With the same physicians he also held an autopsy on the body, and described the course of the bullet. In his opinion the wound was necessarily fatal.
Drs. Glenn and Nelson followed, and their testimony corroborated that of Dr. Larkins in all particulars.
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Person ID |
I6080 |
TangledRoots |
Last Modified |
25 Aug 2021 |
Father |
Jasper Newton Colvin, b. 24 May 1832, Ohio, United States , d. 27 Nov 1910, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States (Age 78 years) |
Mother |
Charlotte Moore, b. 1842, Indiana, United States , d. 16 Jan 1905, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States (Age 63 years) |
Family ID |
F1358 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Sources |
- [S1310] Ohio: County Births, 1841-2003, FamilySearch, v2, p150 Charley Lester Colvin.
Charley Lester Colvin, born 1884 Feb 9, Ohio, Highland County, Pricetown, male, white, father Jasper Colvin, mother Moore, residence Hillsboro Tp.
Pricetown, Highland County, Ohio
9 February 1884
- [S1942] Newspaper: The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio), 19 January 1905, page 1.
FEUD OF COLVINS PROVES FATAL
Charles is Shot by Ed, and Mother of the Former Dies, Presumably from Shock.
Wounded Man Still Alive But Chances for Recovery are Meagre.
Self Defense Claimed.
...Assailant Out on Bond Pending Preliminary Examination Thursday Morning.
Charles Colvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Colvin, was shot and probably fatally wounded Saturday evening by Ed. Colvin
...The mother of young Colvin, who was summoned to his side shortly after the shooting and had attended him Sunday and Sunday night, was found dead in her bed Monday morning, presumably from heart disease, the fatal attack doubtless superinduced by the excitement resulting from the tragedy.
Feud of Colvins Proves Fatal
19 January 1905
- [S1942] Newspaper: The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio), 2 February 1905, p1.
Second Degree Murder
Charge Under Which Ed. Colvin is Bound Over to Grand Jury.
Second Degree Murder
2 February 1905Colvin Murder Case
16 November 1905
- [S1942] Newspaper: The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio), 16 November 1905, p5.
Colvin Murder Case
Commenced Monday in Common Pleas Court With Judge Dresbach on Bench.
Court Room Crowded With Spectators--Statement of Case Gives Promise of Racy and Sensational Testimony.
... The trial of Edward Colvin, charged with murder in the second degree for the killing of Charles Colvin in this city on January 14, is in progress in the Common Pleas Court, having commenced Monday morning.
Colvin Murder Case
16 November 1905
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