Evans

Evans was one of five people held in the Dyersburg jail. According to The Appeal of Memphis, citing its Dyersburg correspondent, citizens took the five from the jail on a Friday night in early February 1869 and shot them to death. The report says nearly all of the citizens took part and made no attempt at disguise. Evans was among those killed.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Appeal of Memphis, citing its Dyersburg correspondent, reports that citizens took Evans from the Dyersburg jail and shot Evans to death.

Reported by: The Appeal (Memphis), citing its Dyersburg correspondent (reporters).

Source

• The Athens Post, February 5, 1869, page 2 The Athens Post, February 5, 1869