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Hannah Occuish

died December 20, 1786 · Connecticut

Hannah Occuish was executed by hanging by the State of Connecticut on December 20, 1786, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. The State Library's entry lists the manner of death as homicide and the cause as execution by hanging. The sentence was carried out by the state, which held Hannah Occuish in its custody until the execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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