Deaths in Custody
Executed

George Sherry

died June 20, 1878 · Chicago, Illinois

George Sherry was hanged at Chicago, Illinois, on June 20, 1878, together with Jeremiah Connelly, according to the American Citizen, which reported the execution nine days later. The account gives nothing about his life, family, or work. It also gives no details of how the hanging was carried out.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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