Lynching of Bob Carter: October 10, 1897
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City: Brenham, Texas
County: Washington County
Race or Ethnicity of Victim: Black
Gender of Victim: Male
Age of Victim: Unknown
Alleged Crime: Murder
Manner of Death: Shot
Source of Information: National newspapers
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“Tragedy At Brenham: Jim Burch, a Young White Man, Killed by Negro, Who Was Shot.”
Source: Houston Post (Houston, Texas) | Date: October 11, 1897
“Bloody Sunday Night: Bob Carter Murders James Burch And Is Shot To Death By A Mob.” - Section I
Source: Brenham Weekly Banner (Brenham, Texas) | Date: October 14, 1897
“Bloody Sunday Night: Bob Carter Murders James Burch And Is Shot To Death By A Mob.” - Section II
Source: Brenham Weekly Banner (Brenham, Texas) | Date: October 14, 1897