John Breckenridge

John Breckenridge was held in the jail at Carlisle, Kentucky. In the early morning of July 14, 1879, a mob surrounded the jail, forced its way in, took him out and hanged him from a tree.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A mob forced its way into the Carlisle, Kentucky jail, took him out and hanged him from a tree, according to news dispatches.

Reported by: news dispatches reprinted in 1879 newspapers (reporters).

Sources (6)

• Chicago Daily Tribune, July 15, 1879, page 1 Chicago Daily Tribune, July 15, 1879
• The Portland Daily Press, July 15, 1879, page 2 The Portland Daily Press, July 15, 1879
• The Indiana State Sentinel, July 16, 1879, page 1 The Indiana State Sentinel, July 16, 1879
• Narragansett Herald, July 19, 1879, page 4 Narragansett Herald, July 19, 1879
• The Weekly Clarion, July 23, 1879, page 1 The Weekly Clarion, July 23, 1879
• Jamestown Alert, July 24, 1879, page 2 Jamestown Alert, July 24, 1879