Hannah

Hannah, a Black woman, was executed by hanging in colonial Connecticut on September 15, 1731, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. The State Library classes her death as homicide, reflecting the execution itself. Her age, family and place of confinement are not given in the record. No objections to her execution or trial are recorded in this source.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

News report

• Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005