Franklin

Edward John Nolen in Franklin County

Previous LynchingNext Lynching Victim ID: VA1897081601 Victim Name: Edward John Nolen Race: White Sex: Male Age: young Job: Unknown Method of Death: Shot Accusation: Revenue informer Date: 1897-08-16 County Name: Franklin County Mob Composition: Armed moonshiners Summary: On August 16th, 1897, a...

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Richard Woods in Franklin County

Previous LynchingNext Lynching Victim ID: VA1880012601 Victim Name: Richard Woods Race: Black Sex: Male Age: Unknown Job: Unknown Method of Death: Shot Accusation: Miscegenation with a disreputable white woman Date: 1880-01-19 County Name: Franklin County Mob Composition: 7 or 8 Disguised Men...

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