Died in prison

Monroe Copeland

died June 2, 1894 · Piedmont Penitentiary, Piedmont, South Carolina

Monroe Copeland, a Black man, was released from the penitentiary in poor health, according to The Laurens Advertiser, and died at Piedmont, South Carolina, on Saturday, June 2, 1894. The paper did not name a cause of death. The record of his release and death comes from this single newspaper report.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Source

The Laurens Advertiser, June 5, 1894, page 3 The Laurens Advertiser, June 5, 1894

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