Established historical record
Thomas Shipp
Marion, Indiana · Age 19
Date of death: 1930-08-07
Last verified: 2026-09-19
Verified facts
Thomas Shipp was taken from the Grant County jail and lynched in Marion, Indiana, on August 7, 1930. James Cameron survived the same attack.
Official finding
No official finding recorded.
Family statement
No family statement included.
Open questions
EJI gives age 19; additional archival checking of identity details remains outstanding.
Sources
Historical research
White Mob in Indiana Lynches Two Black TeensEqual Justice Initiative · Accessed 2026-09-19
Thomas Shipp: age 19, Marion, August 7, 1930.
Historical research
Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram SmithWikipedia contributors · Accessed 2026-09-19
Thomas Shipp: killed in Marion, Indiana.
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