Jerry Lukens

Jerry Lukens, a Black man, was held in the jail at Staunton, North Carolina. The Phillipsburg Herald reported in October 1885 that a band of masked men lynched him there. The jailer's part in the events, whether he resisted, gave up the keys or handed Lukens over, was not settled in the account.

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

Source

• Phillipsburg Herald, October 3, 1885, page 6 Phillipsburg Herald, October 3, 1885