Executed
Ananias Hunnicut
Ananias Hunnicut, 25, was hanged in public at Tazewell, Tennessee, on August 13, 1875, in a judicial execution. The Bristol News reported that he said his brother-in-law was responsible and that he maintained his innocence, though it was also reported that he had earlier confessed. The paper estimated the crowd at 6,000 people.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Hunnicut maintained his innocence and said his brother-in-law was responsible, according to a newspaper report of the hanging.
Reported by: historical newspaper report of the hanging at Tazewell (reporters).