Died in custody

Bill Selgler

Alabama

Bill Selgler was being taken to town by a sheriff when a mob overpowered the officer and seized him. According to the Lincoln County Record, published April 4, 1902, he was lynched seven miles below Troy, Alabama.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

Lincoln County Record, April 4, 1902, page 2 Lincoln County Record, April 4, 1902

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