Died in jail or a lockup
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas, a Black man, was held in a Maryland jail in October 1854. The Anti-Slavery Bugle reported that a mob broke into the jail, took him from custody, and hanged him in the jail yard, leaving him suspended until he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Anti-Slavery Bugle reported that a mob broke open the Maryland jail, took Dave Thomas and hanged him in the jail yard.
Reported by: Anti-Slavery Bugle (reporters).