Died in jail or a lockup

Frank Samuels

died June 11, 1909 · Smooks, South Carolina

Frank Samuels was held in the jail at Smooks, South Carolina. On the afternoon of June 11, 1909, a mob of about 500 people took him from the jail and lynched him, along with Quillie Summens. The Brunswick News reported the killing the following day.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Brunswick News, June 12, 1909, page 1 The Brunswick News, June 12, 1909

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