John Jennings

John Jennings, a Black man, was held by officers at Cresswell in Shelby County, Alabama. According to a Birmingham news dispatch carried by several newspapers, a mob took him from the officers who were holding him and lynched him on July 12, 1900. Jennings was killed by the mob after being taken from the custody of the officers.

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

Reported by: Birmingham, Ala. news dispatch (reporters).

Sources (4)

• The San Francisco Call, July 13, 1900, page 9 The San Francisco Call, July 13, 1900
• The Salt Lake Herald, July 13, 1900, page 2 The Salt Lake Herald, July 13, 1900
• The Dakota Chief, July 19, 1900, page 2 The Dakota Chief, July 19, 1900
• Converse County Herald, July 19, 1900, page 6 Converse County Herald, July 19, 1900