Executed

Brown Coble

died March 14, 1878 · Franklin County, Tennessee

Brown Coble, a Black preacher, was executed by hanging in Winchester, Tennessee, on March 14, 1878. As the American Citizen reported, he maintained his innocence to the end. The newspaper describes him as a preacher.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. The paper reported that he maintained his innocence to the end.

Reported by: news reports.

News report

American Citizen, March 23, 1878, page 1 American Citizen, March 23, 1878

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