Editor of the News And Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. Married to Sarah Ida Fowler Morgan, author of "A Confederate Girl's Diary" and "The Civil War Diary Of A Southern Woman".
From information provided by Lisa Meissner:
"Francis Warrington Dawson was born in London, England on May 20, 1840. His name at birth was Austin John Reeks, but he changed his name in 1861 after emigrating to America. He served in both the Confederate Navy and Army.
He was murdered on March 12, 1889 by Dr. T. B. McDow. Apparently, Dawson confronted the doctor in regard to what he considered improper advances toward his maid, Marie Burdayron.
From information provided by Lisa Meissner:
"Francis Warrington Dawson was born in London, England on May 20, 1840. His name at birth was Austin John Reeks, but he changed his name in 1861 after emigrating to America. He served in both the Confederate Navy and Army.
He was murdered on March 12, 1889 by Dr. T. B. McDow. Apparently, Dawson confronted the doctor in regard to what he considered improper advances toward his maid, Marie Burdayron.
Editor of the News And Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. Married to Sarah Ida Fowler Morgan, author of "A Confederate Girl's Diary" and "The Civil War Diary Of A Southern Woman".
From information provided by Lisa Meissner:
"Francis Warrington Dawson was born in London, England on May 20, 1840. His name at birth was Austin John Reeks, but he changed his name in 1861 after emigrating to America. He served in both the Confederate Navy and Army.
He was murdered on March 12, 1889 by Dr. T. B. McDow. Apparently, Dawson confronted the doctor in regard to what he considered improper advances toward his maid, Marie Burdayron.
From information provided by Lisa Meissner:
"Francis Warrington Dawson was born in London, England on May 20, 1840. His name at birth was Austin John Reeks, but he changed his name in 1861 after emigrating to America. He served in both the Confederate Navy and Army.
He was murdered on March 12, 1889 by Dr. T. B. McDow. Apparently, Dawson confronted the doctor in regard to what he considered improper advances toward his maid, Marie Burdayron.
