Executed
Henry Cannon
On April 21, 1871, Henry Cannon was taken from the Union jail under guard by the sheriff and a company of U.S. Cavalry and hanged at a gallows set up outside Union, South Carolina. Golden Foster, a preacher, attended him and Taylor Palmer, who was hanged with him. According to the Yorkville Enquirer, the two men said they were prepared to meet their God. The paper reported that Cannon maintained his innocence to the end.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Cannon maintained his innocence to the end, according to the account of his hanging.
Reported by: news reports account of the execution outside Union, South Carolina (reporters).