Died in jail or a lockup

Ambrose

died February 20, 1878 · Columbia County Jail, Columbia, Texas

Ambrose, a Black man, was held in the jail at Columbia, Texas. On February 20, 1878, a mob of masked men broke into the jail, took Ambrose out, and hanged them. The Milan Exchange reported the killing on February 28, 1878.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Source

The Milan Exchange, February 28, 1878, page 2 The Milan Exchange, February 28, 1878

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