This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryachtrh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 17 November 1904 Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma BODY OF A NEGRO FOUND IN A RIVER Muskogee: The body of a negro was found in the Verdigris River, near Wybark. A telephone message from Fort Gibson stated that it is believed to be the body of a brother of Robert Thompson of that place. It is thought the negro was lynched, as a rope was found around his neck and a sack filled with rocks was fastened to his feet. 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.