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White man lynched in Lancaster County
A white man named Morrison was lynched in Kershaw near Lancaster after killing Will Floyd on Main Street. Reports say a mob overpowered police, removed Morrison from custody, and hanged him within hours. Officials attempted to intervene with militia and trains, but the lynching proceeded despite Governor Heyward and local authorities efforts.
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Kershaw
Lancaster County
Jobo Morrison
Will Floyd
Phe Sutte
Kshnee
Morrison
Camden
Floyd
Morrisum
Hong
Hunter
May
Morris von
Kerhay Gaards
Faroden
Dotons
Rorshiw
Conster
Heeiitie
Lancaster
Aihoud
Im. Morrison
Roberts
John Morrison
Porhopatie
Sherif
Carolin
Wtrnc
Spatchol
Tee
Shevill
Iren
Martin J Morison
Ward
Sirgetl Inc
Flyster of
Lauesster
Ile
Camilen
Sted
Kerstia
Kerstin
Heyward
Zemp
Gay
Sher Uunt