Died in custody
Abraham Meeks
The Reporter and Farmer reported in May 1891 that Abraham Meeks died by suicide at Cumberland, Maryland, shortly after he was released from jail. According to the paper, he shot himself with a shotgun. The account was printed in the newspaper's issue of May 28, 1891.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: Reporter and Farmer (reporters).