1889 Mar. 15, Perry Combs

Scope and content:

Was struck on the head with a stick by Martin Roland (Martin Rollins). Although the context of the disagreement was unclear, Rollins, an African-American, was soon thereafter was arrested and placed in jail, then was lynched by a mob before a trial was conducted.

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Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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