^”Marshall Williams is held without bond for Death of Deputy Sheriff Pate after Long Hearing Today”, and “Coroner’s Jury indicts Dawson and Williams', 'Fayetteville Observer' (August 2, 1921), p. 3
^Cumberland County, NC, Superior Court Minutes, pages 79-81 (August 21, 1921)
^Taylor, O.B, "First Real Clash in Williams Case Today", Fayetteville Observer' (October 12, 1921), p. 1