Executed
Thomas Mears
Thomas Mears was executed at New Orleans on May 8, 1839, together with John Stokes. After the Governor's warrant was read to the condemned men, Mears asked forgiveness of those he had offended and asked them to pray for him, as he had prayed for them. According to a report of the execution printed in the Republican Herald, he said he believed God would forgive him.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: Republican Herald (reporters).