Anderson Mitchell

Anderson Mitchell, a Black man, was hanged at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on March 15, 1889, together with two other men. His was a judicial execution, carried out by the state while he was in its custody. He was put to death by hanging in the town where he died.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the newspaper account of the hanging at Arkadelphia, Arkansas (reporters).

Source

• Griggs Courier, March 22, 1889, page 2 Griggs Courier, March 22, 1889