George Denny
George Denny was 18 when he was hanged at Carmel in Putnam County on July 12, 1844. His sister was waiting with a wagon to take his body away. The Milan Tribune reported that state law required executions to be private, yet he was taken from the jail and seated on a chair at the front of the courthouse in view of about 3000 people before being moved to an enclosure near the jail. The paper also reported that fighting broke out nearby while clergymen were speaking to him.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. The Milan Tribune reported that state law required executions to be private, but he was seated on a chair at the front of the courthouse in view of about 3000 people before being moved near the jail, and fighting broke out nearby while clergymen spoke to him.
Reported by: Milan Tribune (reporters).