Graham

George E. Graham was held in the jail in Springfield, Missouri, and in the early hours of April 27, 1886, a mob took him from the jail and hanged him. One account says a woman linked to him knew of the danger but did not tell the sheriff.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched (neglect alleged). A woman linked to Graham knew of the danger but did not inform the sheriff, according to one account.

Reported by: news reports.

News reports (3)

• San Antonio Daily Light, April 28, 1886, page 1 San Antonio Daily Light, April 28, 1886
• Brenham Weekly Banner, April 29, 1886, page 2 Brenham Weekly Banner, April 29, 1886
• The Asheville Citizen, April 29, 1886, page 2 The Asheville Citizen, April 29, 1886