Henry Howard

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Henry Howard arrived in Coshocton, Ohio, on June 18th, 1885. Originally from Florida, he was looking for work and found a job in the mines on his first day in town, the Coshocton Age newspaper reported.  The following evening, unaware that local residents were hunting for an unidentified Black man accused of sexually assaulting two […] [Read Full Obituary >]

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Telegraphic News

Victim: Henry Howard

Victim's Place of Death: Ohio

Date Published: Jun 20, 1885

Publication Name: The Silver State

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A Brute Hanged at Coshocton, Ohio, Last Night

Victim: Henry Howard

Victim's Place of Death: Ohio

Date Published: Jun 20, 1885

Publication Name: The Philadelphia Inquirer

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A Lynching Party Use Hemp in Pennsylvania

Victim: Henry Howard

Victim's Place of Death: Ohio

Date Published: Jun 20, 1885

Publication Name: Democratic Leader

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Howard Hanged

Victim: Henry Howard

Victim's Place of Death: Ohio

Date Published: Jun 20, 1885

Publication Name: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Died Like a Dog. An Outraged Community Executes Vengeance Upon a Negro Ravisher

Victim: Henry Howard

Victim's Place of Death: Ohio

Date Published: Jun 25, 1885

Publication Name: The Stark County Democrat

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