Deaths in Custody
Executed

George Henry Washington

died June 1, 1824 · Connecticut

George Henry Washington died on June 1, 1824, when the State of Connecticut executed him by hanging. He was in state custody when he was executed, and the state's own record describes his death as an execution. The death was carried out by the state while he was in its custody.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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