Lynching of Thomas Sweat: November 17, 1897
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City: Allenfarm, Texas
County: Brazos County
Race or Ethnicity of Victim: Black
Gender of Victim: Male
Age of Victim: Unknown
Alleged Crime: Murder
Manner of Death: Shot, Hanged
Source of Information: National newspapers
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“A Negro Hung: Summary Veangeance Wreaked upon Tom Sweat.”
Source: The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) | Date: November 18, 1897