Died in jail or a lockup
Samuel Danning
Samuel Danning was the son of old and respected citizens of Pontiac, Illinois. In December 1874 he was being held in the town's calaboose, a lockup, when the building burned. He died in the fire together with his brother Frank, and the Bolivar Bulletin reported both deaths in a short item published December 11, 1874.
Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident
Reported by: Pontiac calaboose account in the historical newspaper report (reporters).