Died in jail or a lockup
Frank Danning
The Bolivar Bulletin described Frank Danning and his brother Samuel as sons of old and respected citizens of Pontiac, Illinois. In December 1874, Frank was held at the calaboose in Pontiac when the building burned, and he died in the fire. His brother Samuel died in the same fire.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The newspaper reported that the calaboose in Pontiac burned with Frank Danning inside and gave no cause for the fire.
Reported by: newspaper account of the Pontiac calaboose fire (reporters).