Executed

James Wilson

died October 13, 1871 · Connecticut

James Wilson was put to death by hanging by the State of Connecticut on October 13, 1871, as listed in the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. The Connecticut State Library classes the death as a homicide, a legal category for a judicial execution. The execution was carried out by the state under a court sentence.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005

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