Charles Cummingham

Charles Cummingham, 18, was executed by hanging in York, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1805, according to a York correspondent reporting from the execution. He was taken from the jail and walked to the place of execution with two ministers, Jacob Goering and Robert Cathcart, who had attended him since his condemnation. He said the Lord's prayer fervently, asked for the prayers of those present, and died at the signal, reportedly without much struggle.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: York, Pennsylvania correspondent reporting from the execution (reporters).

Sources (2)

• The New Hampshire Gazette, October 15, 1805, page 2 The New Hampshire Gazette, October 15, 1805
• Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser, October 21, 1805, page 2 Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser, October 21, 1805