Henry Givney

Henry Givney was held in the jail at Kitlet, Tennessee, according to The County Record, which reported his death in January 1900. The paper said a mob of about 600 men surrounded the jail and demanded the keys. The keys were surrendered, and the mob took Henry Givney from the jail and hanged him from the nearest tree. His brother was also held in the same jail.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob of about 600 men surrounded the jail, demanded the keys, and hanged Henry Givney from the nearest tree after the keys were surrendered.

Reported by: news reports.

Source

• The County Record, January 18, 1900, page 2 The County Record, January 18, 1900