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David Farnsworth

died November 3, 1778 · Connecticut

David Farnsworth was executed by the State of Connecticut by hanging on November 3, 1778, according to a Connecticut State Library list of executions in the state. The record gives the manner of death as homicide and cause as execution by hanging. No family, work, or other personal details are given in the source, and no objections to his execution are recorded.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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