George Washington

George Washington was an 18-year-old Black man. On the morning of December 5, 1895, he was taken from the jail to the place of execution, where a large crowd, mostly Black onlookers, had gathered at the gallows. He was hanged a few minutes after noon, and according to The News & Observer he died of strangulation without his neck being broken. He was buried that afternoon.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: The News & Observer (reporters).

Sources (2)

• The News & Observer, December 5, 1895, page 1 The News & Observer, December 5, 1895
• Audubon Republican, January 13, 1898, page 2 Audubon Republican, January 13, 1898