Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Samuel Alexander MUDD
Lincoln Assassination Conspirator. The person from which came the old expression 'His name is mud'. Found guilty of conspiracy, aiding and sheltering assassin John Wilkes Booth after setting Booth's broken leg, Mudd was sentenced to life imprisonment. In February of 1869 he was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson for saving the lives of hundreds of prison inmates suffering from yellow fever. Following his pardon, Mudd returned to his home where he continued to practice medicine until his death. (bio by: Ron Greenberg)
| HOME | EMAIL | SURNAMES |
Return to The Pennocks of Primitive Hall website.
The information in this database may contain errors. If you find any questionable data, or if you have something to add my findings, please feel free to e-mail me by clicking on the "E-MAIL" link above. Thank you!
Page built by Gedpage Version 2.21 ©2009 on 07 July 2020