Jesse Washington
American lynching victim
About Jesse Washington
Lived 1899 – 1916 (aged 16–17). Jesse Washington was an American crop production worker.
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Who was Jesse Washington?
American lynching victim (1899–1916)
When was Jesse Washington born?
Jesse Washington was born in 1899 in Robinson.
When did Jesse Washington die?
Jesse Washington died on 15 May 1916 in Waco.
What was Jesse Washington's occupation?
Jesse Washington was a crop production worker.
What nationality was Jesse Washington?
Jesse Washington was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesse Washington. https://biography.guide/jesse-washington/
MLA: "Jesse Washington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jesse-washington/.
Chicago: "Jesse Washington." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jesse-washington/.
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