Carns

Carns was held in the Adair County jail in Iowa, where he was awaiting trial. According to a letter from Governor Stone dated March 18, 1864, members of the Fourth Iowa Infantry broke into the jail, took him out and shot him dead. The governor said the men acted in defiance of civil authority and that a warrant had been issued for their arrest. The newspaper reported that the men had been discharged, though it described this only as a rumor.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Governor Stone's letter says members of the Fourth Iowa Infantry broke into the Adair County jail, took Carns out and shot him dead, acting in defiance of civil authorities.

Reported by: Governor Stone.

Source

• The Weekly North Iowa Times, April 13, 1864, page 1 The Weekly North Iowa Times, April 13, 1864