Lynching of James Gazziers: February 7, 1885
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City: Benchley, Texas
County: Brazos County
Race or Ethnicity of Victim: Black
Gender of Victim: Male
Age of Victim: Unknown
Alleged Crime: Unknown
Manner of Death: Shot, Hanged
Source of Information: Chicago Tribune
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Source: The Angola Record (Angola, New York) | Date: February 12, 1885
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