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John Blair

died November 3, 1778 · Connecticut

John Blair was executed by hanging by the State of Connecticut on November 3, 1778, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. The Connecticut State Library lists the manner of death as homicide, carried out as a judicial execution. The record for this execution was held at a state prison facility.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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