Tom Konkey

Tom Konkey, a Black man, was being taken to the jail at Hernando, Mississippi, when a band of men seized him from the officers and killed him, according to The Sentinel. The Brenham Weekly Banner, citing an unnamed report, said a masked mob took him and put a rope around his neck. Citizens of the area held a mass meeting and passed resolutions condemning the killing.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Brenham Weekly Banner, citing an unnamed report, says a band of men seized Tom Konkey from officers while he was being taken to the Hernando, Mississippi jail and killed him.

Reported by: Brenham Weekly Banner, citing an unnamed report (reporters).

Sources (2)

• The Sentinel, July 17, 1880, page 4 The Sentinel, July 17, 1880
• Brenham Weekly Banner, July 22, 1880, page 1 Brenham Weekly Banner, July 22, 1880