Sam Orr

Sam Orr was hanged at Mount Vernon, in Lawrence County, Missouri, on May 18, 1877. It was a judicial execution carried out by the state of Missouri. Sam Orr was a man, and his death was carried out by state officials at the place of his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the court that sentenced Sam Orr to hang (court).

Source

• The Jasper Weekly Courier, June 1, 1877, page 2 The Jasper Weekly Courier, June 1, 1877