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David Pearce

died July 13, 1877 · Charleston, South Carolina

David Pearce, a Black man, was hanged in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 13, 1877. He died alongside George Stevens, who was hanged the same day.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The newspaper reports that David Pearce and George Stevens were hanged in Charleston.

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