Bill Zeigler

Bill Zeigler was in the sheriff's custody near Troy, Alabama, when a mob killed him on the night of Saturday, March 22, 1902. According to a newspaper report, the mob overpowered the sheriff while he was taking Bill Zeigler to town and took him from the sheriff's control. The report describes the mob as responsible for his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A newspaper report says a mob overpowered the sheriff while he was taking Bill Zeigler to town near Troy, Alabama, and killed him.

Reported by: newspaper report.

Source

• The Daily Morning Journal And Courier, March 25, 1902, page 1 The Daily Morning Journal And Courier, March 25, 1902