On June 11, 1873, a Wetzel County lynch mob shot and killed John Jennings, suspected leader of a gang of criminals, at his home at New Martinsville.
Learn more:
"Lynch Law" (Murder of John
Jennings)
"Lawlessness in Wetzel County" (Murder of
John Jennings)
"Excitement in Wetzel County" (Murder of
John Jennings)
Civil War Muster Card for John Jennings
