George Atzerodt

George Atzerodt (June 12, 1835 – July 7, 1865)http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln27.htmlhttp://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/lincolnconspiracy.html was a U.S. conspirator with John Wilkes Booth.

Related Topics:
June 12 - 1835 - July 7 - 1865 - U.S. - John Wilkes Booth

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Atzerodt immigrated from Germany in 1843 when he was 8 years old. He opened his own carriage repair business in Port Tobacco, Maryland. He was deputed to assassinate Andrew Johnson in 1865, but failed in the attempt. He was tried and executed along with other conspirators Mary Surratt, Lewis Payne and David Herold.

Related Topics:
Germany - 1843 - Port Tobacco - Maryland - Andrew Johnson - 1865 - Mary Surratt - Lewis Payne - David Herold

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~