Executed
Oseo Sanders
Oseo Sanders was one of four men executed on Friday, September 8, 1876, in the courtyard of the United States District Court at Fort Smith. He was taken from the jail under a strong guard of deputy marshals, and he died when the drop fell. The Daily Free Press reported a large crowd that day, with order maintained.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: the newspaper report of the Fort Smith execution (reporters).