“The Peddler and his Wife”

Description

An old peddler and his wife are riding in their wagon on a fine day when they are ambushed, robbed, and murdered

Recordings

• Appalachian Vagabond [pseud. for Hayes Shephard], "Peddlar and his Wife" (Vocalion 5450, rec. 1930)
• James Howard, "The Peddler and his Wife" (AFS, 1937; on KMM)

References

1. Laws F24, "The Peddler and his Wife"
2. Fuson, pp. 116-117, "The Peddler and His Wife" (1 text)
3. Cambiaire, p. 9, "The Peddlar and His Wife" (1 text)
4. Combs/Wilgus 70, pp. 166-167, "The Irish Peddler" (1 text)
5. DT 762, PEDDWIFE
6. Roud #2262
7. BI, LF24