Perry Cely

Perry Cely, a Black man, was hanged in a private execution at Greenville, South Carolina, in August 1883, according to a news dispatch reprinted in the Sully County Watchman. The dispatch reports that he said he was prepared to die. It says about 8,000 people came to town, but only 25 people witnessed the execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news dispatch datelined Greenville, S.C., reprinted in the Sully County Watchman (reporters).

Sources (3)

• The Daily Dispatch, August 18, 1883, page 3 The Daily Dispatch, August 18, 1883
• Hand County Press, August 22, 1883, page 1 Hand County Press, August 22, 1883
• The Sully County Watchman, August 25, 1883, page 3 The Sully County Watchman, August 25, 1883