You are very welcome... All the confusion began with the 1860 census: Name: Francis M Garriott Age in 1860: 26 Birth Year: abt 1834 Birthplace: Indiana Home in 1860: Gibson, Washington, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Salem Household Members: Name Age Francis M Garriott 26 Amanda J Garriott 29 Rosella Garriott 10 Jeptha R Garriott 6 Didia Garriott 2 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Gibson, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 348; Image: 350; Family History Library Film: 803306 Janet Endris -----Original Message----- From: davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:41 AM To: inscott@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research PertainingtoLaura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage Thanks - yes it complicated things there for a minute, but helps to straighten things out. I wondered why I did not have Amanda's maiden name. I had Jeptha Revelle "J. R." Harrod listed as Jeptha Garriott based on census records - so I fixed that. Since I did not have the parents' marriage data, it didn't bother me then. I did not have Emma B. anywhere, but I did have a Rosella Garriott born about 1850, who I now think was Rosalie I. Harrod, born 8 Aug. 1849, and a daughter of Dr. Jeptha Revelle Harrod and Amanda Jane (Hawkins) Harrod. Rosalie was married to Simon Garriott (just to complicate things a little more) on 29 April 1866 in Little York, Washington County, Indiana and had 14 children. Thanks for sending this data on Amanda and Dr. Harrod. David Kent Coy ----- Original Message ----- From: "J S Endris" <jsend@hpcisp.com> To: <inscott@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining toLaura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > The following may only confuse the issue: > 1. Amanda Jane HAWKINS was born on 30 Dec 1830 in Kentucky. > She died on 4 Aug 1906 at the age of 75 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN. > __________________________________ Please no spam, chain letters, virus notices, current religous or political discussions on the list. If in doubt, check it out with the list administrator first. Violations of these few prohibitions may result in removal from the list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INSCOTT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes - that's what had me confused. I think we have the family (families) better sorted-out now. Thank you. David Kent Coy ----- Original Message ----- From: "J S Endris" <jsend@hpcisp.com> To: <inscott@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's ResearchPertainingtoLaura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > You are very welcome... > > All the confusion began with the 1860 census: > > Name: > Francis M Garriott > Age in 1860: 26 > Birth Year: abt 1834 > Birthplace: Indiana

Randi, My guess on the confusion of the name of Laura Terrell's first husband - and this is totally a guess - I wonder if he was called "Frank" Garriott, which is a nickname for Francis? But then, someone knew his full name wasn't really Frank, and they thought it was possibly Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Garriott - so somehow the newspaper came out with Benjamin. I could not find a Benjamin Garriott in the records and the marriage records clearly show that Laura Terrell married "Francis M. Garriott, Jr." No - I do not think Francis changed his name, I think the newspapers just didn't get it totally correct. No - I do not have a copy of an obituary for any of the people involved in this tragic event, but would love to receive a copy if anyone ever finds any. I do not know what became of Laura after all of this and have almost no details of her life, other than what is available in census and other public records. Sorry. It is sad to me to realize that the Mothers of the main characters in this event all lived for many years after the tragedy and after their adult children had long passed away. Thanks, David Kent Coy in Decatur, Illinois ----- Original Message ----- From: "gftl" <gftl@bluemarble.net> To: <inscott@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining to Laura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > David, > > Thanks for sharing this. I have a couple of questions. Several of the > articles I read indicate that Laura married Benjamin Garriott as opposed > to Francis M. Garriott. Did Francis change his name? Was it his > nickname? Or did the newspaper just plain get it wrong? > > Secondly, I wonder what happened to Laura after she was shot and her > husband was lynched. She didn't live much longer. Do you know what > happened or, perhaps, have her obit? > > Randi > > On Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:03:51 -0600, davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com wrote: >> Laura F. Terrell was a daughter and the only child, of my ancestor, >> Thaddeus >> Terrell (1807-1894) and his second wife, Julia Ann (Harris) Townsend >> Terrell >> (1827-1912), both of whom had other children by their first >> marriages. >> >> Laura F. Terrell was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Washington County, >> Indiana. She >> died on 3 Jan 1905. She was buried in Jan 1905 in Estill Cemetery, >> Scott >> County, Indiana. >> >> >> Laura married (1) Francis Marion Garriott, Junior son of Francis >> Marion >> Garriott, Senior and Amanda J. __________ on 28 Apr 1889 in Scott >> County, >> Indiana. Francis was born on 26 Oct 1869 in Scott County, Indiana. He >> died >> on 10 Oct 1890. He was buried in Oct 1890 in Estill Cemetery, Scott >> County, >> Indiana. >> >> >> Laura married (2) Marion Tyler son of John Washington Tyler and >> Lorina >> Decatur on 14 Oct 1897 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. >> Marion was >> born in Jul 1870 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He died on 24 Dec >> 1898 in >> Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. He was buried in Dec 1898 in Sneed >> Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. >> >> All of these people were white, based on census records. >> >> I would appreciate any additions or corrections. Thanks. >> >> David Kent Coy >> PRAIRIE FAMILIES GENEALOGICAL SERVICES >> 123 North 20th Street >> Decatur, IL 62521-2114 >> Home: (217) 420-4378 >> Cell: (217) 433-9965 >> davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com > > __________________________________ > Please no spam, chain letters, virus notices, current religous or > political > discussions on the list. If in doubt, check it out with the list > administrator > first. Violations of these few prohibitions may result in removal from the > list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INSCOTT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks - yes it complicated things there for a minute, but helps to straighten things out. I wondered why I did not have Amanda's maiden name. I had Jeptha Revelle "J. R." Harrod listed as Jeptha Garriott based on census records - so I fixed that. Since I did not have the parents' marriage data, it didn't bother me then. I did not have Emma B. anywhere, but I did have a Rosella Garriott born about 1850, who I now think was Rosalie I. Harrod, born 8 Aug. 1849, and a daughter of Dr. Jeptha Revelle Harrod and Amanda Jane (Hawkins) Harrod. Rosalie was married to Simon Garriott (just to complicate things a little more) on 29 April 1866 in Little York, Washington County, Indiana and had 14 children. Thanks for sending this data on Amanda and Dr. Harrod. David Kent Coy ----- Original Message ----- From: "J S Endris" <jsend@hpcisp.com> To: <inscott@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining toLaura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > The following may only confuse the issue: > 1. Amanda Jane HAWKINS was born on 30 Dec 1830 in Kentucky. > She died on 4 Aug 1906 at the age of 75 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN. >

The following may only confuse the issue: 1. Amanda Jane HAWKINS was born on 30 Dec 1830 in Kentucky. She died on 4 Aug 1906 at the age of 75 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN. Amanda Jane HAWKINS and Dr. Jeptha Revelle HARROD were married on 1 Jun 1848 in Scott Co., IN. Dr. Jeptha Revelle HARROD was born in 1825 in Austin, Scott Co., IN. He died on 1 Aug 1857 at the age of 32 in Little York, Washington Co., IN. Jeptha Revelle HARROD and Amanda Jane HAWKINS had the following children: 2 i. Emma B HARROD was born on 1 Jan 1852 in Scott Co., IN. +3 ii. Jeptha Revelle "J. R." HARROD Jr., born 25 Apr 1854, Scott Co., IN; married Maggie ROBINSON, 25 Oct 1917, Bartholomew Co., IN. Amanda Jane (HAWKINS) HARROD and Francis M. GARRIOTT were married on 2 Jan 1858 in Washington Co., IN. Francis M. GARRIOTT was born in Jun 1834 in Washington Co., IN. Second Generation 3. Jeptha Revelle "J. R." HARROD Jr. (Amanda Jane HAWKINS-1) was born on 25 Apr 1854 in Scott Co., IN. Jeptha Revelle "J. R." HARROD Jr. and Maggie ROBINSON were married on 25 Oct 1917 in Bartholomew Co., IN. Robison Maggie b: Aprl 19 1862 -----Original Message----- From: gftl Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:24 PM To: inscott@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining to Laura(Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage David, Thanks for sharing this. I have a couple of questions. Several of the articles I read indicate that Laura married Benjamin Garriott as opposed to Francis M. Garriott. Did Francis change his name? Was it his nickname? Or did the newspaper just plain get it wrong? Secondly, I wonder what happened to Laura after she was shot and her husband was lynched. She didn't live much longer. Do you know what happened or, perhaps, have her obit? Randi On Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:03:51 -0600, davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com wrote: > Laura F. Terrell was a daughter and the only child, of my ancestor, > Thaddeus > Terrell (1807-1894) and his second wife, Julia Ann (Harris) Townsend > Terrell > (1827-1912), both of whom had other children by their first > marriages. > > Laura F. Terrell was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Washington County, > Indiana. She > died on 3 Jan 1905. She was buried in Jan 1905 in Estill Cemetery, > Scott > County, Indiana. > > > Laura married (1) Francis Marion Garriott, Junior son of Francis > Marion > Garriott, Senior and Amanda J. __________ on 28 Apr 1889 in Scott > County, > Indiana. Francis was born on 26 Oct 1869 in Scott County, Indiana. He > died > on 10 Oct 1890. He was buried in Oct 1890 in Estill Cemetery, Scott > County, > Indiana. > > > Laura married (2) Marion Tyler son of John Washington Tyler and > Lorina > Decatur on 14 Oct 1897 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. > Marion was > born in Jul 1870 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He died on 24 Dec > 1898 in > Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. He was buried in Dec 1898 in Sneed > Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. > > All of these people were white, based on census records. > > I would appreciate any additions or corrections. Thanks. > > David Kent Coy > PRAIRIE FAMILIES GENEALOGICAL SERVICES > 123 North 20th Street > Decatur, IL 62521-2114 > Home: (217) 420-4378 > Cell: (217) 433-9965 > davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com __________________________________ Please no spam, chain letters, virus notices, current religous or political discussions on the list. If in doubt, check it out with the list administrator first. Violations of these few prohibitions may result in removal from the list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INSCOTT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

David, Thanks for sharing this. I have a couple of questions. Several of the articles I read indicate that Laura married Benjamin Garriott as opposed to Francis M. Garriott. Did Francis change his name? Was it his nickname? Or did the newspaper just plain get it wrong? Secondly, I wonder what happened to Laura after she was shot and her husband was lynched. She didn't live much longer. Do you know what happened or, perhaps, have her obit? Randi On Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:03:51 -0600, davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com wrote: > Laura F. Terrell was a daughter and the only child, of my ancestor, > Thaddeus > Terrell (1807-1894) and his second wife, Julia Ann (Harris) Townsend > Terrell > (1827-1912), both of whom had other children by their first > marriages. > > Laura F. Terrell was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Washington County, > Indiana. She > died on 3 Jan 1905. She was buried in Jan 1905 in Estill Cemetery, > Scott > County, Indiana. > > > Laura married (1) Francis Marion Garriott, Junior son of Francis > Marion > Garriott, Senior and Amanda J. __________ on 28 Apr 1889 in Scott > County, > Indiana. Francis was born on 26 Oct 1869 in Scott County, Indiana. He > died > on 10 Oct 1890. He was buried in Oct 1890 in Estill Cemetery, Scott > County, > Indiana. > > > Laura married (2) Marion Tyler son of John Washington Tyler and > Lorina > Decatur on 14 Oct 1897 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. > Marion was > born in Jul 1870 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He died on 24 Dec > 1898 in > Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. He was buried in Dec 1898 in Sneed > Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. > > All of these people were white, based on census records. > > I would appreciate any additions or corrections. Thanks. > > David Kent Coy > PRAIRIE FAMILIES GENEALOGICAL SERVICES > 123 North 20th Street > Decatur, IL 62521-2114 > Home: (217) 420-4378 > Cell: (217) 433-9965 > davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com

Laura F. Terrell was a daughter and the only child, of my ancestor, Thaddeus Terrell (1807-1894) and his second wife, Julia Ann (Harris) Townsend Terrell (1827-1912), both of whom had other children by their first marriages. Laura F. Terrell was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Washington County, Indiana. She died on 3 Jan 1905. She was buried in Jan 1905 in Estill Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana. Laura married (1) Francis Marion Garriott, Junior son of Francis Marion Garriott, Senior and Amanda J. __________ on 28 Apr 1889 in Scott County, Indiana. Francis was born on 26 Oct 1869 in Scott County, Indiana. He died on 10 Oct 1890. He was buried in Oct 1890 in Estill Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana. Laura married (2) Marion Tyler son of John Washington Tyler and Lorina Decatur on 14 Oct 1897 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Marion was born in Jul 1870 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He died on 24 Dec 1898 in Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. He was buried in Dec 1898 in Sneed Cemetery, McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. All of these people were white, based on census records. I would appreciate any additions or corrections. Thanks. David Kent Coy PRAIRIE FAMILIES GENEALOGICAL SERVICES 123 North 20th Street Decatur, IL 62521-2114 Home: (217) 420-4378 Cell: (217) 433-9965 davidkentcoy@peoplepc.com

Debbie, In the online account abstracted from that of Dr. Bogardus, there are no sources noted so it is not possible usingly only that information to determine why there was some question as to the ethnicity of the Tyler family. In 1880, there was a Marion Tyler, age 9 and a native of Tennessee, residing in the household of John W. and Lorena Tyler, a white family, enumerated in Clinton County, Illinois. In one of the newspaper accounts, it was indicated that Marion's father in McLeansboro, Illinois was notified of his son's death in 1898. Other records indicate that McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County. In 1900, John W. and Lorena Tyler are residing in Hamilton County. Therefore I think it is safe to assume that John and Lorena are the parents of Marion. In 1870 I found John W. and Lorena in Lawrence County, Tennessee. In all three istances this family is noted as white. Randi On Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:00:47 -0500, Debbie Brooks wrote: > Hello all Scott Co. researchers: > > I have read these accounts and enjoyed this bit of history. > > I also read Dr. Bogardus` accounts and the ? is, was Marion Tyler > white or > black? Has anyone checked the census for himself or his parents? > Since the name/location of his parents (where they lived in Illinois) > are > listed in earlier accounts, the census would certainly put the race ? > to > rest. > > Although the photo Dr. Bogardus provided if indeed it is THE Marion > Tyler > shows his race as white. > > Just a thought. Interesting read, thanks for sharing. > > Debbie Brooks, > LaMaster, Richey, Collings descendant > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Randi" <gftl@bluemarble.net> > To: <INSCOTT@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 1:25 PM > Subject: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining to Laura > (Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > > >> Marion Tyler was married to Laura Terrell. Prior to her marriage to >> Marion, >> Laura was married to a Garriott. One newspaper article identified >> him as >> Benjamin Garriott. According to the research of Doug Garriott, the >> marriage >> was to Francis M. Garriott. You can take a look at Doug research at >> http://garriott.info/06-Francis_M_Garriott.php.

Hello all Scott Co. researchers: I have read these accounts and enjoyed this bit of history. I also read Dr. Bogardus` accounts and the ? is, was Marion Tyler white or black? Has anyone checked the census for himself or his parents? Since the name/location of his parents (where they lived in Illinois) are listed in earlier accounts, the census would certainly put the race ? to rest. Although the photo Dr. Bogardus provided if indeed it is THE Marion Tyler shows his race as white. Just a thought. Interesting read, thanks for sharing. Debbie Brooks, LaMaster, Richey, Collings descendant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randi" <gftl@bluemarble.net> To: <INSCOTT@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 1:25 PM Subject: [INSCOTT] Doug Garriott's Research Pertaining to Laura (Terrell)Garriott Tyler's First Marriage > Marion Tyler was married to Laura Terrell. Prior to her marriage to > Marion, > Laura was married to a Garriott. One newspaper article identified him as > Benjamin Garriott. According to the research of Doug Garriott, the > marriage > was to Francis M. Garriott. You can take a look at Doug research at > http://garriott.info/06-Francis_M_Garriott.php. > > > > __________________________________ > Please no spam, chain letters, virus notices, current religous or > political > discussions on the list. If in doubt, check it out with the list > administrator > first. Violations of these few prohibitions may result in removal from the > list. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INSCOTT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.454 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/4119 - Release Date: 01/02/12 19:35:00

A Dr. Bogardus also did some research into the lynching of Marion Tyler. You can read the his story at http://www.leaguelineup.com/information.asp?url=austinindiana&catid=281459.

Marion Tyler was married to Laura Terrell. Prior to her marriage to Marion, Laura was married to a Garriott. One newspaper article identified him as Benjamin Garriott. According to the research of Doug Garriott, the marriage was to Francis M. Garriott. You can take a look at Doug research at http://garriott.info/06-Francis_M_Garriott.php.

Jackson (MICH) Citizen Patriot, December 26, 1898, p. 1. NOTE: The article below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. The first part of the article was essentially like that noted in the Indiana State Journal on December 28, 1898. MOB FINDS A VICTIM Masked Men Take Marion Tyler from Jail; They Hang Him to a Tree Close By Scottsburg, Indiana, Dec. 26-A lynching took place here late Friday night and the procedure was so quiet that few of the residents knew of the occurrence until morning. Marion Tyler was the victim. This is the first hanging in the history of Scot County either by law or by lynching. Tyler's parents, residing at McLanesboro, Ill., were notified. Tyler was married to Mrs. Laura Terrell of this place in the spring of 1897, and after with his wife removed to Indianapolis where they spent several months but did not live happily together. Mrs. Tyler left her husband and returned to her mother at this place. After her return here, Tyler made several trips to this city and attempted to get her to return with him, which she refused to do. September 3, Tyler came here to see his wife, and after she again refused to live with him, he shot her twice in the head and then shot himself. The wounds of each were at the time thought to be fatal, but up to the time of the lynching, both were recovering.

Indianapolis (IN) State Journal, December 28, 1898, p. 8. TYLER IN INDIANAPOLIS He Was an Extra on the Streetcar Lines Marion Tyler lived in Indianapolis about ten months. At the time of the shooting, he was employed by the street car company as "first extra." When he first came here he and his wife lived with her mother at Oliver and Marion avenues. Some months ago they separated, and Mrs. Tyler's brother came on from Scottsburg and assisted the wife in moving back there. One night Tyler went to his home and found the place deserted. It is said by those who knew him here that after that night he was a changed man. After his wife left him, Tyler boarded with the family of Joseph Cochran at 2115 North Illinois Street. The Cochrans say he talked a great deal about his wife. He appeared to lay his troubles at the door of his mother-in-law and once brought a libel suit against her, afterward dismissing the case. On the day of the Scottsburg shooting, Tyler left the Cochran home about seven o'clock in the morning. On the Saturday night before he had complained that he had been feeling badly but remarked that "it would all be over and settled one way or the other by another week's end." He said to Mrs. Cochran on the morning he left that in case he did not come back, she could burn his clothes, sell them or throw them away just as she pleased. He appeared in a very serious mood when he bid the family goodbye. Those who knew Mrs. Tyler say she was a good looking young woman of about 27, or more than ordinary intelligence. She was a widow at the time she was married to Tyler in Scottsburg. Her first husband was Benjamin Garriott who died several years ago. She and Tyler were married in the spring of 1897. Shortly after their marriage, they came to this city. Tyler, it is said, was about 30 years of age. He was a large, good-looking man. Some of his acquaintances in West Indianapolis say that trouble between him and his wife arose over money matters. It is claimed that Tyler made a strong effort to get hold of his wife's money and this caused an estrangement. They separated in West Indianapolis on July 18.

Indianapolis (IN) State Journal, December 28, 1898, p. 8. A HOOSIER LYNCHING Scottsburg Citizens String up Marion Tyler to a Tree Scottsburg, Indiana, Dec. 24-Marion Tyler was taken from the county jail here this morning between one and two o'clock by a masked mob and hanged to a tree in the courthouse yard. Tyler was in jail awaiting trial for shooting his wife Nov. 3. He shot her twice and shot himself twice, but both had recovered sufficiently to be up. The sentiment of the people is divided with a majority condemning the mob's action. There is, of course, no clue to the identity of any member of the mob. Tyler's trial was set for Jan. 13. A few minutes after one o'clock, Sheriff James F. Gobin heard a knock at the door of his residence and, being used to calls at all hours, went to the door in his night clothes. Three masked men with drawn revolvers thrust the door open and grabbed him, and four others with double-barrel shotguns rushed in. A member of the mob said they wanted Tyler and demanded the keys to the jail, but the sheriff refused. By this time, the bedroom was crowded with masked men and the mob's leader leveled a revolver at the sheriff and demanded the keys in a hurry. The sheriff said he would die first, but his frightened wife told the mob where to find them. After obtaining the keys, several members of the mob went to the room of Deputy Sheriff Cal Gobin and with drawn revolvers compelled him to dress and come downstairs. Both the sheriff and his deputy were ordered to lead the way and unlock the jail and cell occupied by Tyler. Both refused, and the members of the family were placed in one room and guarded while the mob proceeded to the jail. The lynchers seemed to understand just where to go. They entered the upper room of the jail, lighted a lamp in the corridor and placed guards on the outside of the cell in which Tyler and an old man were confined. The cell door was unlocked, and two members of the mob entered going direct to Tyler's bed. They bound his feet and tied his hands behind him. Then another stood by the lighted lamp and tied a hangman's noose at the end of a half-inch manila rope. This was placed over Tyler's neck, and a man took hold of him on each side, and he was dragged from the jail to the street below. On reaching the street, Tyler was heard to say, "Oh, my God, kill me here." He was told to keep quiet, and if he said anything else during the whole performance, the the inmates of the jail or members of the sheriff's family failed to hear it. The mob took Tyler to the courthouse yard two hundred yards away. The men were drilled and answered to numbers instead of by name. On reaching the courtyard, the mob selected a convenient limb on a shade tree, and over this the end of the rope was thrown. Tyler was placed on an old door and held up while the end of the rope was tightly fastened. Then the door was allowed to fall, and Tyler dropped to death by strangulation with his feet about eighteen inches from the ground. Their work being completed, the mob marched out the courtyard to the street and disappeared. All this was done so quickly and so quietly that the town was not aroused. As soon as the guards were out of sight, Sheriff Gobin came from his residence, but he could find no trace of the lynchers. From whence they came or where they went is a mystery. Besides the sheriff's family and the old man who occupied the cell with Tyler, only one man has been found who saw them. This was a young man who returned from the country with a horse that he put in a livery stable. On coming from the stable to go to his hotel, he was halted by three men with drawn revolvers. He was ordered to sit down in front of the livery stable and keep quiet. He remained across the street from the jail. He says those who went into the jail wore long, dark masks, but the men who guarded him wore no masks that he could discern. After the mob left the courtyard, this young man was ordered to go into the stable and remain there half an hour under penalty of being shot. He went into the stable but came out as Sheriff Gobin was passing. The coroner was at once notified, and shortly before three o'clock the lifeless body was cut down and taken to an undertaker's establishment. His parents at McLeansboro, Ill., were notified, and the body will be sent there. All thoughts of mob violence had apparently passed from the minds of the people of this locality soon after the shooting last November, and the lynching was a surprise. The people of this county greatly deplore and feel deeply the disgrace that has been brought on the community by this act of an unknown mob that is generally supposed to have been organized outside of this county. This is the first hanging that ever took place within the borders of this county.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FL306 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.scott/2101.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I FORGOT TO SAY--- ITS IN WASHINTON CO.IN. GIBSON TWP. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FL306 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.scott/2101.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I FORGOT TO SAY--- ITS IN WASHINTON CO.IN. GIBSON TWP. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FL306 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.scott/2101.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE CEMETARY DIRECTIONS SAYS---- FROM COURTHOUSE N.SIDE OF MT. HEBRON RD. ABT. 10 MI.FROM COURTHOUSE FROM COURT HOUSE GO NORTH ON N.MAIN ST {SR 135} TO INTERSECTION OF SR-56 TURN RIGHT GO ABT.19 MI.TO INTERSECTION OF RUTHERFORD HOLLOW RD.--TURN LEFT. GO 0.2 MI TO MT. HEBRON CHURCH OF CRIST/CEMETARY IS RIGHT THERE. NANCY ELIZABETH RUTHERFORD HELMS IS LISTED, AND THERE IS A LOT OF INFO GIVEN,IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, AND WOULD LIKE IT,I'D BE HAPPY TO SEND IT, NO CONNECTION JUST FRIENDLY HELP. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.