Executed

Henry Anderson

died May 6, 1887 · Socorro County, New Mexico

Henry Anderson, a Black man, was hanged on May 6, 1887, in Socorro, New Mexico, in a judicial execution carried out by the state. The Morning News and The Sun both reported the hanging the following day.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report of the hanging.

Sources (2)

The Morning News, May 7, 1887, page 1 The Morning News, May 7, 1887
The Sun, May 7, 1887, page 3 The Sun, May 7, 1887

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