Died in jail or a lockup
George Chevrles
George Chevrie was held in the jail at Pocahontas, Arkansas. In March 1901, a mob of about 200 men broke into the jail, took him from custody 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. A masked mob of about 200 men broke into the Pocahontas, Arkansas jail, took George Chevrie and hanged him, according to the Gazette's special correspondent; the sheriff was overcome and could not stop it.
Reported by: Gazette special from Pocahontas (reporters).