Died in jail or a lockup

Archie Pelon

died November 7, 1888 · Crawford County, Michigan

Archie Pelon was held in the jail in Grayling, Michigan. On the night of November 7, 1888, a mob broke into the jail, took Archie Pelon from custody and lynched them. The Silver State reported the killing on November 8, 1888.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Silver State, November 8, 1888, page 1 The Silver State, November 8, 1888

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