Executed

John Williams

Fauquier County, Virginia

John Williams, a Black man, was hanged at Warrenton, Virginia, according to a report in the Gloucester County Democrat published July 22, 1879. The paper reports the hanging as carried out. His death is recorded as an execution by the state.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

Gloucester County Democrat, July 22, 1879, page 4 Gloucester County Democrat, July 22, 1879

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