Executed

John W. Smith

died June 17, 1887 · Heard County, Georgia

John W. Smith was hanged in Heard County, Georgia, on Friday, June 17, 1887, according to the Daily Republican's report of June 18, 1887. The paper reports the hanging as carried out, so his death is recorded here as a judicial execution. The report gives the date, the place and the method of his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the newspaper account.

News report

Daily Republican, June 18, 1887, page 1 Daily Republican, June 18, 1887

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