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Joseph Mountain

died October 20, 1790 · Connecticut

Joseph Mountain was executed by the State of Connecticut by hanging on October 20, 1790, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. The record gives no information about his family, his work, or the circumstances of his life or death beyond his name and the date. Hanging is the cause and manner recorded by that source, which lists the death as a judicial execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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