Died in jail or a lockup
Cobb Campbell
Cobb Campbell, a Black man, was being held at the Winnsboro jail in Fairfield County when, according to the News and Courier, a party of disguised men got into the jail and took him out. The paper reported that they hanged him about three miles away. The account says the sheriff was overpowered and then pursued the group, but arrived too late to stop them.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The News and Courier reported that a party of disguised men got into the Winnsboro jail, took Cobb Campbell out and hanged him about three miles away.
Reported by: News and Courier (reporters).