Executed

George Traughber

died February 2, 1883 · Taylorsville, Illinois

George Traughber was hanged at Taylorsville, Illinois, on February 2, 1883, in what the Milford Chronicle reported as a private execution. The execution was carried out by the state, and he had been held in state custody until his death. The brief newspaper item gives no other details about him.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

News report

Milford Chronicle, February 2, 1883, page 4 Milford Chronicle, February 2, 1883

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