Executed

Perry Melton

Farmersville, Louisiana

Perry Melton was hanged at Farmersville, Louisiana, in an execution that the Crawford Avalanche reported as carried out in June 1885. The newspaper described the execution as completed. Hanging is the method recorded for his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: historical newspaper account.

Source

Crawford Avalanche, June 25, 1885, page 4 Crawford Avalanche, June 25, 1885

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