George Chevrics

George Chevrles was held in the jail at Pocahontas, Arkansas, in March 1901. According to a newspaper account of the time, a masked mob of about 200 men broke into the jail, took him from his cell and hanged him. One account says the sheriff tried to protect him but was overcome by the crowd.

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

Reported by: Gazette special dispatch from Pocahontas (reporters); a dispatch from Pocahontas, reported from Little Rock (reporters).

Sources (4)

• The Savannah Morning News, March 24, 1901, page 1 The Savannah Morning News, March 24, 1901
• The Age-Herald, March 24, 1901, page 19 The Age-Herald, March 24, 1901
• The Wilmington Daily Republican, March 25, 1901, page 1 The Wilmington Daily Republican, March 25, 1901
• The Semi-Weekly Messenger, March 26, 1901, page 4 The Semi-Weekly Messenger, March 26, 1901