Johnson

Johnson, a Black man, was held in the custody of the sheriff at Fayette. On January 25, 1879, a mob took him from the sheriff and hanged him in the public square, along with two other men. The New Orleans Daily Democrat reported the killing on January 31, 1879.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A newspaper report says a mob took Johnson and two other men from the sheriff at Fayette and hanged them in the public square.

Reported by: news reports.

Source

• The New Orleans Daily Democrat, January 31, 1879, page 1 The New Orleans Daily Democrat, January 31, 1879