Died in jail or a lockup

Henry White

died October 11, 1908 · Younker Jail, Georgia

Henry White, a Black man, was held at the Younker jail in Georgia. At about 3 o'clock on the morning of October 11, 1908, a mob took him from the jail. The mob shot him to death.

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

Source

Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier, October 13, 1908, page 1 Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier, October 13, 1908

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