Executed

Robert Jones

died March 1, 1878 · Perry County, Alabama

Robert Jones, a Black man, was hanged at Marion, Alabama, on March 1, 1878, together with three other men. As a condemned man, he was held in state custody before his execution. The Batesville Guard reported the hangings on March 14, 1878.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

News report

Batesville Guard, March 14, 1878, page 1 Batesville Guard, March 14, 1878

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