Surratt
[suh-rat]
- Mary Eugenia (Jenkins),1820–65, alleged conspirator: boardinghouse owner hanged as accomplice in assassination of President Lincoln.
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Examples from the Web for surratt
Contemporary Examples
Robin Wright portrays Surratt as a stoic and sympathetic figure, certain to win over filmgoers just as she did her lawyer.
Surratt was hanged, despite her apparent innocence, and the scene is both vivid and lurid as onlookers celebrate.
The nation had never executed a woman, and until Surratt heads to the gallows, Aiken thought he could save her.
Historical Examples
From Mrs. Surratt's house Payne was taken to the provost marshal's office.
Between the LinesHenry Bascom Smith
Paine was hanged, along with Mrs. Surratt, Herold and Atzerodt.
Between the LinesHenry Bascom Smith
This was at the time Mrs. Surratt was condemned and executed.
Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee(His Son) Captain Robert E. Lee
What did he say about the recommendation to mercy of Mrs. Surratt?
Assassination of Lincoln: a History of the Great ConspiracyThomas Mealey Harris
What had Surratt to do with Booth's purchase of Mudd's farm?
Assassination of Lincoln: a History of the Great ConspiracyThomas Mealey Harris