Executed

Cuff

died May 15, 1749 · Connecticut

Cuff, a Black man, was executed by hanging in colonial Connecticut on May 15, 1749, after being held in state custody, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the colony. The record gives no further details about his life, family, or circumstances, and no age, facility, or city is listed. The Connecticut State Library's list is the only source cited for the execution.

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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