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George Washington Gay
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
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Litigant in 1851 trial, Abel F. Fitch, et al., v The People of the State of Michigan, acting on behalf of the Michigan Central Railroad. Believed to be arsonist involved in the burning of a freight depot at the behest of disgruntled farmers. Died in prison while awaiting trial.
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Litigant in 1851 trial, Abel F. Fitch, et al., v The People of the State of Michigan, acting on behalf of the Michigan Central Railroad. Believed to be arsonist involved in the burning of a freight depot at the behest of disgruntled farmers. Died in prison while awaiting trial.
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http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Railroad
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The Great Railroad Conspiracy
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