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Hy. Swairn

died May 8, 1884 · Winston, North Carolina

Hy. Swairn was held in the jail at Winston, North Carolina. On May 8, 1884, a mob of about 250 citizens took him from the jail and lynched him. The Delta Chief reported the killing in its issue of May 14, 1884.

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

Reported by: news reports.

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