Evans

Evans was one of five people whom a newspaper report, published in the Nashville Union and American, said were taken from the jail at Dyersburg, Tennessee, by a party of citizens who were not disguised. The report said Evans was shot to death after being taken from the jail. The death is dated January 29, 1869, in the report.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: newspaper report, 'It is reported' (reporters).

Source

• Nashville Union And American, February 2, 1869, page 4 Nashville Union And American, February 2, 1869