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Newspaper article on Wetzel County lynch mob


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.

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"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


On This Day in West Virginia History: June

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