Executed

Sterling Ben

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Sterling Ben, a Black man, was hanged at Franklin, Louisiana, in a judicial execution reported in a news column published January 12, 1882. He was put to death by the state while held in its custody. The execution was carried out under the authority of the State of Louisiana.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

Source

Gloucester County Democrat, January 12, 1882, page 4 Gloucester County Democrat, January 12, 1882

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