Executed

John Davis

died July 11, 1879 · Smithville, North Carolina

John Davis, a Black man, was executed by hanging at Smithville, North Carolina, on July 11, 1879. The hanging was carried out as a judicial execution. Four hangings took place across the South that day, including his.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1879 newspaper report of the hangings (reporters).

Source

The Kenosha Telegraph, July 17, 1879, page 6 The Kenosha Telegraph, July 17, 1879

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