Died in jail or a lockup
Thomas H. Reynolds
Thomas H. Reynolds died in Albany, Georgia, on April 14, 1896, of consumption, which is tuberculosis. He had been held in the local jail until a few days before his death, when he was released on bail because his health had become critical. The Morning News reported that his confinement in the jail had worsened his illness. After his release he first stayed at a boarding house, and then his wife took him into her home, where he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Reports say he died of consumption, which his jail confinement was described as worsening before his release on bail.