General Lee

General Lee, a Black man about 30, had lived in Reevesville for several years. In January 1904 he was in the custody of a constable who was taking him toward Georges. The constable said a mob of about 50 men surrounded the buggy, overpowered him and took Lee. Days later Lee's body was found tied to a tree about 100 yards from the road, shot. A coroner's inquest found he died of gunshot wounds inflicted by persons unknown.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The constable says a mob of about 50 men overpowered him and took Lee, and the coroner's inquest found he died of gunshot wounds inflicted by persons unknown.

Reported by: the constable; the coroner's inquest (medical examiner or coroner).

Source

• The Laurens Advertiser, January 20, 1904, page 1 The Laurens Advertiser, January 20, 1904