Charles Spurgeon Ruck

Charles Spurgeon Rucks (1893-1924), son of Charles Rucks and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Beachum. He was one of three men charged with murdering Effie Latimer, an event that sparked the Catcher Race Riot.

old faded photo of African-American man in hat and suit and tie

Courtesy of Wanda M. Gray

Media

Time Period

Early Twentieth Century (1901 - 1940)

Category

Criminal Activities / Law

Type

Person

Race & Ethnicity

African American

Gender

Male

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street signs marking the intersection of Catcher and McClure roads in front of house Catcher Race Riot of 1923