George H. Turner

George H. Turner was hanged at San Antonio, Texas, in December 1905, in a judicial execution that newspaper accounts from early January 1906 report as carried out. As he was led to the gallows, a group of prisoners sang "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." He left a note wishing everybody a Merry Christmas.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: San Antonio newspaper reporting on the hanging (reporters).

Sources (4)

• The Wahpeton Times, January 4, 1906, page 2 The Wahpeton Times, January 4, 1906
• Pierre Weekly Free Press, January 4, 1906, page 1 Pierre Weekly Free Press, January 4, 1906
• Turner County Herald, January 4, 1906, page 2 Turner County Herald, January 4, 1906
• The Bowbells Tribune, January 5, 1906, page 10 The Bowbells Tribune, January 5, 1906