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where was Mary Surratt buried?
The coffins were buried against the prison wall in shallow graves, just a few feet from the gallows.
what did she die of?
A corporal raced to the top of the gallows and cut down Atzerodt's body, which fell to the ground with a thud.
was Mary also sentenced to death?
As Surratt's body was cut loose, her head fell forward.
what prison did this occur in?
the Washington Arsenal.
was john wilkes booth also hung here?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
on February 8 Surratt's body was turned over to the Surratt family.
She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C., on February 9, 1869.

Question: was there a controversy over transferring over her body to her family?
Self-contained rewrite: was there a controversy over transferring over Mary Surratt body to her family?