Executed

Lucius Porter

died March 1, 1878 · Perry County, Alabama

Lucius Porter, a Black man, was hanged at Marion, Alabama, on March 1, 1878, along with three other men. The Batesville Guard reported the hangings on March 14, 1878. His death was a judicial execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the 1878 newspaper report (reporters).

News report

Batesville Guard, March 14, 1878, page 1 Batesville Guard, March 14, 1878

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