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Executed

Squampam

died March 2, 1686 · Connecticut

Squampam was executed by hanging in colonial Connecticut on March 2, 1686, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the colony. The record lists the manner of death as homicide by judicial hanging, and attributes the execution to the colonial authorities.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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