Corrie

Corrie was executed at Baltimore on Friday, April 8, 1859, one of four men put to death that day. A Baltimore newspaper account, reprinted in the Daily National Intelligencer, says his body was delivered to relatives and committed to the tomb without any public demonstration. The Daily Exchange reported that his remains were taken to the Cathedral burial ground early on the following Saturday morning, with little ceremony. Rev. Father Foley, who had attended to his spiritual needs while he was under condemnation, conducted the service at the grave.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Baltimore newspaper account reprinted in the Daily National Intelligencer (reporters).

Sources (2)

• The Daily Exchange, April 11, 1859, page 2 The Daily Exchange, April 11, 1859
• Daily National Intelligencer, April 12, 1859, page 3 Daily National Intelligencer, April 12, 1859