Executed

Chess Thomas

Anderson County, Texas

Chess Thomas was hanged at Palestine, Texas, according to a report in the Elk County Advocate published on August 17, 1882. The paper said he met his death calmly, saying he had no regrets, and was resigned to his fate. The report gives no date for the hanging and does not describe the place where he was held.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: The Elk County Advocate (reporters).

Source

The Elk County Advocate, August 17, 1882, page 4 The Elk County Advocate, August 17, 1882

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