Name not reported

A mob took one of five Black men from a jail in Lee County, Georgia, and hanged him near Leesburg on January 20, 1916, along with the other four. A Lee County grand jury said its investigation had failed to establish who was responsible, and it condemned the lynching.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A Lee County, Georgia grand jury condemned the lynching but said its investigation could not establish who was responsible.

Reported by: Lee County Grand Jury (court).

News reports (2)

• The Bridgeport Evening Farmer, February 2, 1916, page 1 The Bridgeport Evening Farmer, February 2, 1916
• New Britain Herald, February 2, 1916, page 10 New Britain Herald, February 2, 1916