Jack Bell

Jack Bell, a Black man, was held in the jail at Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, along with Archie Jameson. On the night of September 14, 1880, a mob broke into the jail, took the two men onto horses, and hanged them from a tree a few miles into the country. The Batesville Guard and the American Citizen place the killing at Springfield, while the South Kentuckian reported that the men were held at Sadlersville and were seen hanging near the railroad the next morning.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody

News reports (3)

• The South Kentuckian, September 21, 1880, page 3 The South Kentuckian, September 21, 1880
• Batesville Guard, September 22, 1880, page 1 Batesville Guard, September 22, 1880
• American Citizen, September 25, 1880, page 1 American Citizen, September 25, 1880