Executed

Solomon Hewitt

died June 15, 1883 · Conwayboro, South Carolina

Solomon Hewitt was executed by hanging at Conwayboro, South Carolina, on June 15, 1883, alongside Willie Hardee, according to the Grenada Sentinel's report published June 23 of that year. The paper said a large crowd gathered, though only the lawful number of witnesses were admitted. The account gives no other details of his life or of the proceedings, and it records no objections to his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

News report

The Grenada Sentinel, June 23, 1883, page 2 The Grenada Sentinel, June 23, 1883

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