John Anderson

John Anderson was 17 years old when he was hanged at Mount Vernon, Indiana, according to a February 1884 newspaper report. The report says he died alongside Zach Snyder, also young, before a very large crowd. His death was carried out as a judicial execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the newspaper report.

News report

• Savannah Weekly Echo, February 10, 1884, page 1 Savannah Weekly Echo, February 10, 1884