Died in jail or a lockup

Jarvis White

died May 19, 1903 · Madison County, Florida

Jarvis White was held in the jail in Madison, Florida, when a mob took him from it. According to a report datelined Madison on May 19, 1903, the mob lynched him. The Sun published the account the following day, on May 20, 1903.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A 1903 report datelined Madison, Florida says a mob took Jarvis White from the jail and lynched him.

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Sun, May 20, 1903, page 1 The Sun, May 20, 1903

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