George Washington Knight

George Washington Knight, a former World War soldier, was electrocuted in Trenton, New Jersey, in January 1922, according to a report in the Chicago Whip. The paper identified him by his service in the war. The report gives no further account of his life or of any objections to his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Chicago Whip (reporters).

Source

• The Chicago Whip, January 28, 1922, page 1 The Chicago Whip, January 28, 1922