Executed

Charles Tommey

died May 4, 1877 · Sumter County, Georgia

Charles Tommey, a Black man, was put to death by hanging at Americus, Georgia, on May 4, 1877. He was in state custody when he was executed. The Jasper Weekly Courier reported the hanging on June 1, 1877.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report of the hanging at Americus, Georgia (reporters).

Source

The Jasper Weekly Courier, June 1, 1877, page 2 The Jasper Weekly Courier, June 1, 1877

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