Houston Mutiny and Race Riots

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States

The Houston Mutiny and Race Riots was one of the largest race riots in American history. ^[1] It also resulted in the largest murder trial in the history of the United States. ^[1] The aftermath included three courts-martials held at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas for the murder trial of 117 soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th United States Infantry. ^[1] Of those, 110 were convicted, 19 executed, and 91 sentenced to various terms of confinement at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. ^[1]

Resources

• Houston Mutiny and Riot Records
  • William Mance. Report of Private Mance's role in the riot.
  • Memorandum: Nesbit et al. Summary of the men tried in US v. Nesbit et al.
  • More toll for Houston. Newspaper article about the trial of the rioters.
  • List of Prisoners. List of soldiers that will go on trial for the Houston mutiny and riot.
  • 24th Infantry Prisoners at Fort Bliss, Texas. List of members of the 24th Infantry in prison at Fort Bliss.
  • List of Prisoners. List of soldiers that will go on trial for the Houston mutiny and riot.
  • List of Witnesses. African American soldiers, Camp Logan, Texas.
  • Jesse Moore. Summary of witness statements pertaining to Corporal Jesse Moore's participation in the riot.
  • Brief for the Petitioner. Petition for habeas corpus.
  • Brief for the petitioner, petition for habeas corpus. Regarding William Frasier et al.
  • Conduct of soldiers of the 24th Infantry. List of 56 soldiers, their conduct in civilian life, in the military, and in prison.
  • Response, application for writ of habeas corpus, Frazier et al. African American soldiers; Camp Logan, Texas.
  • In Re William Frazier, et al, Petitioners. Writ for habeas corpus.
  • Ed McKenney. African American soldier, Camp Logan, Texas.
  • Ernest Wilson. African American soldiers, Camp Logan, Texas.
  • Smith, John. African American soldiers, Camp Logan, Texas.
  • Taylor Eugene B. African American soldiers, Camp Logan, Texas.
  • General Court Martial Order 1353, Washington et al. The order summarizes the charges, findings and sentences given in the Washington case.
  • General Court Martial Order 1299, Nesbit et al. The order summarizes the charges, findings, and sentences given in the Nesbit case.
  • General Court Martial Order 1353, Washington et al. The order summarizes the charges, findings, and sentences given in the Washigton Case.
  • Testimony of John H. Crooker, Criminal District Attorney of Harris County. Sworn testimony of Mr. Crooker on his investigation into the events of August 23, 1917.
  • Charge Sheets, United States v. Sergeant William C. Nesbit, et al. Charge sheets for the 63 men tried in US v. Nesbit. General Court Martial Order 109045.
  • Exhibits for the prosecution, United States v. Sergeant William C. Nesbit, et al. General Court Martial Order 109045.
  • Record of trial by General Court Martial of Corporal John Washington, et al. General Court Martial Case 109018.
  • Beacot, William. Review of Private Beacot's role in the riot. He was found not guilty.
  • Jesse Sullivan. Report of Private Sullivan's role in the riot as well as clemency reports and correspondence.
  • Grover Burns. Summary of Burns' activity the night of the riots. He was found not guilty.
  • Risley W. Young. Summary of Private Young's role in the riot. He was sentenced to death and executed.
  • Ira B. Davis. Summary of Private Davis role in the riot. He was sentenced to death and executed.
  • Carlos Snodgras. Summary of Private first class Snodgrass' role in that riot. He was executed.
  • Bursh L. Smith. Summary of Private Smith's role in the riot.
  • William Nesbitt. Summary of Nesbit's role in the riot and evidence against him.
  • James Wheatley. Summary of Private Wheatley's role in the riot. He was executed.
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Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} "Houston Mutiny and Riot Records," Houston Mutiny and Riot Records (https://cdm16035.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15568coll1 : accessed 27 September 2021); citing National Archives and Records Administration. Modern Military Records Branch, Textual Archives Services Division, Records Group 153 and 393.