Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Name not reported

died January 26, 1884 · penitentiary at Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota

A fire destroyed the penitentiary at Stillwater, Minnesota, in the early morning of January 26, 1884. One man died in the blaze; no name, age, or other details about him are recorded. The prisoners were removed from the burning building with help from a company of state troops.

Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident

Reported by: news reports.

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