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Michael Jennings

died July 11, 1854 · Connecticut

Michael Jennings was executed by hanging on July 11, 1854, in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. He was in the custody of the State of Connecticut when the sentence was carried out. The record names the state as the party that carried out the execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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