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Robert Philson

Released
Date of birth:1759
Date of death:25. 07. 1831
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1700s
State:Pennsylvania
Time Imprisoned:
7 Months 15 Days
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Biography

Robert Philson was among the western Pennsylvania men taken into federal custody during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Captured in the Bedford County militia operation October 20, 1794; committed at Philadelphia October 29, 1794; acquitted and released June 4, 1795 or immediately afterward.

Case

Philadelphia Gaol
Charges: Treason and related federal charges
Incarcerated: Oct 20, 1794
Released: Jun 4, 1795
Convicted: No
Institution State: Pennsylvania