Albert Williams

Albert Williams was a Black man held at the Trenton jail. In September 1874 the Public Ledger reported that masked men came into the jail and took him, along with other men held there, and killed them.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. United States Government warrants describe Albert Williams as one of the Black prisoners taken from the Trenton jail by masked men and killed.

Reported by: United States Government warrants.

Sources (2)

• The Morristown Gazette, September 2, 1874, page 2 The Morristown Gazette, September 2, 1874
• Public Ledger, September 12, 1874, page 3 Public Ledger, September 12, 1874