Smith, Marshall L.

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Elk Run Church existed ca. 1799, was constituted in 1822, and renamed Zoar in 1837.

From the description of Ledger, 1816-1820. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122538082

Marshall "Doc" Smith was an African American who lived about two miles from Birmingham, Kentucky during the time of the Night Riders raid on the community in 1908. Smith describes the raid on Birmingham and what led to the violence. He also mentions the issues of tobacco pricing and the names some of Night Rider leaders in Marshall County, Kentucky.

From the description of Oral history interview with Marshall Smith [sound recording], 1973 April 3 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 653122161

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Subjects:

  • Baptists
  • Night Riders

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Places:

  • Virginia--Fauquier County (as recorded)
  • Marshall County (Ky.) (as recorded)
  • Birmingham (Ky.) (as recorded)
  • Kentucky (as recorded)