John Berry

John Berry, a 17-year-old Black, was hanged in Marlboro, Maryland, on June 16, 1899, in a judicial execution, according to the Daily Public Ledger. The death was carried out by the state, which held John in custody until the execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Daily Public Ledger (reporters).

News report

• Daily Public Ledger, June 17, 1899, page 3 Daily Public Ledger, June 17, 1899