Executed

Frank Gilbert

died August 1881 · Lake County, Colorado

Frank Gilbert was executed at Leadville, Colorado, in August 1881. The Narragansett Herald reported on August 6, 1881, that his execution was the first legal execution held in Leadville. A few days earlier, the town had carried out a judicial execution for the first time.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the Leadville newspaper report of the hanging (reporters).

Source

Narragansett Herald, August 6, 1881, page 4 Narragansett Herald, August 6, 1881

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