Executed

Edgar Youmans

died December 1, 1911 · Putnam County Jail, Putnam County, Florida

Edgar Youmans, a Black man, was hanged in the open jail yard at Palatka, Florida, at noon on Friday, December 1, 1911. The Times-Democrat reported that about 2,500 people gathered in the yard to watch the execution. The execution took place at the jail where he was held, in full view of the crowd that came to see it.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1911 Florida newspaper page (reporters).

Source

The Times And Democrat, December 7, 1911, page 1 The Times And Democrat, December 7, 1911

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