Executed

Robert Giles

died October 14, 1887 · Texas

Robert Giles, a Black man, was hanged in Texas on Friday, October 14, 1887, in a judicial execution. The Yorkville Enquirer reported his death in its October 19, 1887 issue. He died in the custody of the state of Texas.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report.

Source

Yorkville Enquirer, October 19, 1887, page 2 Yorkville Enquirer, October 19, 1887

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