Executed

Silas Wright

died March 1, 1878 · Perry County, Alabama

Silas Wright, who was Black, was hanged at Marion, Alabama, on March 1, 1878, along with three other men. The Batesville Guard reported the hanging in its issue of March 14, 1878. The death is recorded here as a judicial execution.

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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