Tom Shelton

Tom Shelton, a Black man, was held at the Trenton jail when masked men took him from the jail and killed him. The Public Ledger reported the killing in its September 12, 1874 issue. The same account reports that other men held at the same jail were taken out and killed by masked men.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Federal warrants say masked men took Tom Shelton from the Trenton jail and killed him.

Reported by: United States Government warrants (outside investigators).

Source

• Public Ledger, September 12, 1874, page 3 Public Ledger, September 12, 1874