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Allen Horois

died June 3, 1888 · Thompson, Georgia

Allen Horois was held in the jail at Thompson, Georgia. On June 3, 1888, a gang of masked men took him out of the jail and lynched him. The Western Appeal and The Hope Pioneer both reported the killing in June 1888.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A gang of masked men took him from the Thompson, Georgia jail and lynched him, according to the Western Appeal.

Reported by: Western Appeal (reporters).

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