Executed
Brown
The Age-Herald reported in October 1901 that Brown, a Black man, was legally hanged in Ashville, St. Clair County, Alabama, after a trial. According to the paper, a mob attacked the St. Clair County courthouse in August while his trial was underway, and a sheriff's posse fired on the crowd to drive it back.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: St. Clair County courthouse account in 1901 newspaper page (reporters).