George W. Cox

George W. Cox was hanged at San Andreas, California, on August 31, 1888, as reported by The Hope Pioneer on September 7 of that year. The hanging was carried out as a judicial execution, the category under which this death is recorded. At the time of his death, George W. Cox was in the custody of the state of California.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1888 newspaper report (reporters).

Source

• The Hope Pioneer, September 7, 1888, page 2 The Hope Pioneer, September 7, 1888