John Donohue

John Donahue was hanged at Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1877, according to the Batesville Guard, which reported that he was one of eleven men executed in the state that day. The Iola Register, published on June 30, 1877, also reported that he was one of four men hanged at Mauch Chunk, though it gave no date. Neither account describes his life, his family or the circumstances of his case. No objections to the execution are reported.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

Sources (2)

• The Iola Register, June 30, 1877, page 1 The Iola Register, June 30, 1877
• Batesville Guard, July 5, 1877, page 1 Batesville Guard, July 5, 1877