John Surratt Jr. as a teacher

[Jim Garrett]

(01-21-2013 04:30 PM)antiquefinder Wrote:  

(01-21-2013 11:35 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  I would not think that Surratt practiced what was considered that "standard" for that day and age. Although I remember my father in law telling me stories of going to Catholic school during the 1940's-where the priests (who were the teachers)would physically hit the students.

I can't believe John used to hit children. You think he would have remembered he was granted mercy. Hitting children is a horrible way no matter what century it is.

John Surratt wasn't granted mercy, he escaped the gallows. He was probably no different than any other teacher of his day. If think I remember hearing some former students of "Mean ole Verge........ well that's another story! LOL