Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died July 1858 · Enterprize, Mississippi

A Black man held in the town jail at Enterprize, Mississippi, was taken from custody by citizens and hanged in July 1858. The Daily Exchange reported the killing on July 27, 1858, saying it had taken place a few days earlier. The death is recorded as a homicide by hanging.

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

Reported by: the historical newspaper report.

Source

The Daily Exchange, July 27, 1858, page 1 The Daily Exchange, July 27, 1858

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