Died in jail or a lockup
George Jaddis
George Jaddis, a Black man, was held in the custody of the sheriff at Edwards, near Vicksburg, Mississippi. On September 4, 1883, a crowd of about 150 men came for the prisoners, and a mob took George Jaddis and shot him to death. The Butler Weekly Times reported his death on September 11, 1883, describing him as shot by the crowd.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A crowd of about 150 men demanded the prisoners from the sheriff at Edwards, Mississippi, and the account says Jaddis was shot by the crowd after he tried to escape.
Reported by: newspaper account (1883, Vicksburg area) (reporters).