Died in jail or a lockup
John T. Lyon
John T. Lyon, 62, was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church and had many friends and relatives throughout the county, and a widow survived him. He died early on October 17, 1889, while held at the Abbeville jail in South Carolina. A special report to The Register, reprinted in The Manning Times, said he died of what was reported as nervous prostration.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Register's special correspondent reported he died of nervous prostration, with no suggestion of neglect or dispute.
Reported by: Special to The Register (reporters).