Deaths in Custody
Executed

Perry Bowsher

died June 21, 1878 · Ross County, Ohio

Perry Bowsher was hanged at Chillicothe, Ohio, on June 21, 1878. His death was a judicial execution, so he was in state custody when he died. Hanging is the method recorded for his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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