Died in jail or a lockup

Sydney Brown

died January 22, 1886 · Galveston

Sydney Brown was held in the jail at Galveston. On Friday night, January 22, 1886, a mob took Sydney from the jail and hanged them to a tree. Sydney's death was the result of this mob killing while they were in custody.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Laurens Advertiser, January 27, 1886, page 4 The Laurens Advertiser, January 27, 1886

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