Executed

Albert Miles

30 years old · died July 16, 1884 · Adams County, Mississippi

Albert Miles was about 30 years old and worked as a farm laborer and school teacher, and a Delaware Gazette account described him as quite intelligent. His execution was delayed by a 60-day stay the governor granted at his own petition, and on July 16, 1884, he was hanged at Natchez, Mississippi. Officers and two ministers escorted him from his cell at noon, and he made a short, firm speech asking for forgiveness and salvation before praying with the ministers. The Gazette reported that his neck was broken and that he died within minutes.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

News report

Delaware Gazette And State Journal, July 24, 1884, page 1 Delaware Gazette And State Journal, July 24, 1884

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