Wesley Ferrell

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Killed by sister Tamsy's suitor (and father of one of her sons), Newton Willis

The Morristown Gazette

The Whitesburg Independent learns that on the 28th of November in Lee Valley, Hawkins county, Newton Willis killed a young man by the name of Wesley Ferrell, first shooting him with a shot-gun and then six times with a revolver.

Published on December 12, 1877.

The Morristown Gazette

We understand that the young man, Newton Willis, who killed Wesley Ferrell in Lee Valley, Hawkins county a week or two ago, was entirely justifiable in the act. Ferrell was a dangerous man and had made fearful threats to kill Willis and was prepared to carry out his threats when he was himself shot down.

Published on December 19, 1877.

The Morristown Gazette

A Rogersville correspondent to the Knoxville Tribune, under date of the 15th, reports another homicide in Hawkins county, recently. Newt. Willis, a young man who had earned the reputation of a desperado, was killed by a man named Mayabb (aka George Mabe). Mayabb has not been arrested. The killing was regarded not only as justifiable, but as a thing not at all surprising to any one acquainted with the victim.

Published on June 23, 1880.