Died in custody

Sidney Davis

Bosque County, Texas

Sidney Davis, a Black man, was held in custody at a preliminary hearing in Morgan, Texas, in July 1886, according to the Yorkville Enquirer. The paper reports that a mob of about 500 people overpowered the court, took Sidney out and hanged them.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Source

Yorkville Enquirer, July 21, 1886, page 4 Yorkville Enquirer, July 21, 1886

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