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Perry Rawsher

died June 21, 1878 · Chillicothe

Perry Rawsher was hanged at Chillicothe on June 21, 1878, according to a brief item in the Chariton Courier of June 29 that year. The notice appeared among news summaries from several states. Because his death was a judicial execution carried out while he was held in custody, it is recorded here as an execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news summary of several states.

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