David Pierce

David Pierce, a Black man, was hanged in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 13, 1877, together with George Stevens. The Narragansett Herald reported the judicial hanging as carried out. The Batesville Guard, published on July 26, 1877, gave the same date and place.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report of the hanging at Charleston, S.C. (reporters).

Sources (2)

• Narragansett Herald, July 21, 1877, page 4 Narragansett Herald, July 21, 1877
• Batesville Guard, July 26, 1877, page 1 Batesville Guard, July 26, 1877