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G. C. King

died July 2, 1895 · Cherokee County, Texas

G. C. King was hanged by the state of Texas at Rusk on July 2, 1895, as reported by the Western Kansas World, which printed the account on July 6. The Kinsley Graphic also reported the hanging at Rusk on that date. The execution was carried out at Rusk, and the papers that reported it named G. C. King as the man put to death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

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