Did a Broken Watch Save John Taylor in Carthage Jail?

Carthage Jail at sunset with ghosted overlay of John Taylor’s pocket watch, evoking martyrdom and preservation

Did John Taylor’s Pocket Watch Save His Life at Carthage Jail?

His watch was damaged at Carthage, but we don’t know if it saved his life.

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