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Alexander McDowell

died March 21, 1780 · Connecticut

Alexander McDowell was executed by the State of Connecticut on March 21, 1780, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state from 1639 to 2005. The record is the only source for his death, and it gives no other personal details about him. The execution was a judicial sentence carried out while he was in state custody.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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