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Henderson Enslaved Woman and Her Owner Hanged
Vigilantes hang a enslaved woman and her white owner, Green Herndon, having accused them of committing arson and dealing in...
Enslaved Woman Hanged by Vigilantes
An enslaved woman belonging to a Mr. Herndon is hanged for arson in Henderson, possibly on August 27th.
African-American Lynched in Walker County
Four Anglo men flog and then kill a black man named Samuel Jenkins in Walker County.
Vigilantes Kill Eight Mexicans
Anglo vigilantes hang eight Mexicans in Edinburgh, suspecting them of murder.
Texas Rangers Attack Cattle Rustlers
Texas Rangers led by Capt. Leander McNelly attack four Mexicans suspected of cattle rustling on the U.S. side of the Rio...
Slave Hanged by Mob in Hopkins County
An enslaved man is taken out of jail and hanged by a mob in present-day Sulphur Springs after being arrested for attempted...
Enslaved Man Hanged for Raping Woman in Upshur County
An enslaved man is caught and hanged for rape of a white woman and attempted rape of another in Upshur County, roughly 35...
Two Enslaved Men Kill Man in Liberty County
A runaway enslaved man named Bob and an unnamed enslaved man kill a white man named Alexander, who had promised the two...
Enslaved Boy Hanged for Assault
An enslaved boy assaults his master, S. Fortier, with intent to kill in Liberty County. He is found guilty and is hanged on...
Laredo Militia Pursues Comanches
Laredo civic militia pursues a Comanche raiding party, recovering stolen mules and killing four Indians.