John Wilson

John Wilson was executed at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 24, 1891, according to a weekly roundup in The Hope Pioneer, published May 1, 1891. The Griggs Courier carried the same roundup that week and also placed his execution at Baton Rouge. Neither account gives details of his life or of the execution itself.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: weekly newspaper roundup, Baton Rouge, La. (reporters); the paper listing executions on the 24th at Baton Rouge, La. (reporters).

Sources (2)

• Griggs Courier, May 1, 1891, page 2 Griggs Courier, May 1, 1891
• The Hope Pioneer, May 1, 1891, page 2 The Hope Pioneer, May 1, 1891