Peter Schmidt

Peter Schmidt was hanged at Clayton, Missouri, on February 16, 1898, in a judicial execution. The Dakota Chief reported on January 6, 1898, that the hanging had been set for that date. Peter Schmidt is named in that report, which describes the sentence and the set date for the hanging.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Clayton, Missouri chronology and execution record.

Source

• The Dakota Chief, January 6, 1898, page 3 The Dakota Chief, January 6, 1898