Died in jail or a lockup
Charley Davis
Charley Davis was held at the De Kalb County courthouse in Smithville, Tennessee. On August 2, 1901, a mob of about twenty-five people came into the building, took him from custody and hanged him about a quarter mile from town. The sheriff, a deputy and a constable were hurt in the clash with the mob. The Caucasian reported the killing a week later, on August 8, 1901.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched
Reported by: news reports.