Lynching of Thomas Forsyth: February 29, 1888
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City: Carthage, Texas
County: Panola County
Race or Ethnicity of Victim: White
Gender of Victim: Male
Age of Victim: 22
Alleged Crime: Murder
Manner of Death: Hanged
Source of Information: Chicago Tribune
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