John Reagan

John Reagan, a Black man, was held at the Trenton jail when masked men took him out and killed him. The Public Ledger reported his death in September 1874 alongside the deaths of other Black men taken from the same jail in the same way. Other details of how he was taken and killed are not recorded in the account. The jail's staff and sheriff's role in his removal is not described.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. United States Government warrants say masked men took John Reagan from the Trenton jail and killed him.

Reported by: United States Government warrants (outside investigators).

Source

• Public Ledger, September 12, 1874, page 3 Public Ledger, September 12, 1874