Curswell
Curswell was executed in Oneida County, New York, under the direction of Sheriff Weaver, according to an 1869 newspaper report. The report says proceedings to remove the sheriff were under way. Allegations under investigation include that Curswell was bled nearly to exhaustion and given chloroform before the execution, and that a disorderly crowd attended. A commissioner was appointed to take evidence, and whether these allegations are true had not been determined when the report was published.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Proceedings to remove Sheriff Weaver, who directed the execution, were under way, and allegations under investigation say Curswell was bled nearly to exhaustion and given chloroform before the execution, which was attended by a disorderly crowd.
Reported by: news report.