Howard Underwood

Howard Underwood, a Black man, was hanged at Charleston, Missouri, on April 6, 1883, under a judicial sentence. He asked to be dressed in a white suit and joined in the singing at religious services in the jail, according to the Daily Globe. Before the trap was sprung at 1 o'clock, he addressed a crowd of nearly 600 and told them to love each other, be honest and live right. The Daily Globe reported that he died in seven minutes.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

Sources (3)

• The Portland Daily Press, April 7, 1883, page 1 The Portland Daily Press, April 7, 1883
• Daily Globe, April 7, 1883, page 4 Daily Globe, April 7, 1883
• Iron County Register, April 19, 1883, page 2 Iron County Register, April 19, 1883