Executed

Barnett Davenport

died May 8, 1780 · Connecticut

Barnett Davenport was executed by hanging by the State of Connecticut on May 8, 1780. He was held in state custody when he was put to death. The state lists the death as a judicial execution by hanging.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005

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