Who Ran the Tavern After Mr. Surratt's Death

[Susan Higginbotham]

(12-02-2013 02:36 PM)L Verge Wrote:  There was a barkeep named Joseph Nott (Knott) working there at the time of the assassination, but we have not found a record of when he began - during the Surratt years or after Lloyd leased the tavern. We really haven't looked that hard either.

I doubt very seriously that Mrs. Surratt or Anna would have been serving drinks in the bar, however. A man by the name of Robey took over the postmaster duties in 1863, when young John decided he wanted some adventure. The post office remained at the tavern until sometime in 1864, I believe. Perhaps Robey had his own staff tending bar?

Thanks! I had a hard time envisioning Mary or her daughter filling such a role.