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John Glover

died August 1, 1922 · Georgia

John Glover, a Black man, was held by officers in Georgia in late July 1922. On August 1, 1922, a mob took him from the officers and shot him to death, according to the Yorkville Enquirer, which reported that his body was riddled with bullets. The newspaper account of the killing is the only source for these events.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took John Glover from officers and shot him to death, according to the account of his killing.

Reported by: news reports.

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