James Traev

James Traev was hanged in Chicago, according to The Iowa Plain Dealer, which reported it in September 1882. The paper says he spent the forenoon before his execution in quiet preparation and wrote many cards to friends. He asked that his body be given to James McCann. On the gallows, he declared that he was innocent.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. The account says he declared on the gallows that he was innocent.

Source

• The Iowa Plain Dealer, September 21, 1882, page 1 The Iowa Plain Dealer, September 21, 1882