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Frederick Van Wormer

died October 1, 1903 · Clinton County, New York

Frederick Van Wormer was one of three brothers executed in the electric chair at Dannemora, New York, on October 1, 1903. The River Press reported that the triple execution lasted about fifteen minutes. His death was carried out by the state, and the account of it comes from that newspaper's report of the day.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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