John Johnson

John Johnson, a Black man, was held at Auburn Prison in Auburn, New York, where he was executed by electrocution in November 1893. The Abbeville Press and Banner reported his execution in its November 29, 1893 issue, a few days after it took place. The execution was carried out by the state at the prison that held him.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

• The Abbeville Press And Banner, November 29, 1893, page 6 The Abbeville Press And Banner, November 29, 1893