Murder on Perrin Run: A Historic Crime in Jefferson County, Ohio - Paperback

by Rena Glover Goss (Author)

Local author Rena Glover Goss unfolds the intricacies of the murder that rocked Jefferson County.

In 1899, the Cramblett and Gosnell families lived on Perrin Run. Quincy Cramblett, romantically involved first with Elva Gosnell and later with her sister Cora, frequently proposed marriage. Both girls declined because of their father's objections to the young man. Growing desperate, Quincy proposed that he and Cora commit suicide. She refused. Weeks later, their father, James Gosnell, was fatally shot. Immediately suspected, Quincy was indicted for murder after a brief hearing. Over the course of two trials in 1900, local critics differed vehemently about his guilt or innocence, and crowds packed the courtroom to witness the drama. Qunicy was acquitted, but none one else was ever questioned or indicted for James Gosnell's murder.

Author Biography

Rena Glover Goss was born and raised in Adena, Ohio. She earned a master's degree from Indiana University and taught music for twenty-seven years in public schools and universities. She has contributed articles to genealogical publications and holds membership in the Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio History Connection, Adena Historical Society, Mount Pleasant Historical Society and Smithfield Historical Society. She is also active in the Jefferson County Chapter OGS and Harrison County Chapter OGS.