Died in jail or a lockup

Henry Sevarn

died May 1884 · Winston, North Carolina

Henry Sevarn, also recorded as Henry Severn, was held in the jail at Winston, North Carolina, in May 1884. According to three newspapers that reported it on May 17, 1884, several hundred citizens took him from the jail and lynched him.

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

Reported by: news reports.

News reports (3)

Huntsville Gazette, May 17, 1884, page 1 Huntsville Gazette, May 17, 1884
The Grenada Sentinel, May 17, 1884, page 2 The Grenada Sentinel, May 17, 1884
The Panola Weekly Star, May 17, 1884, page 1 The Panola Weekly Star, May 17, 1884

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