William Brown

William Brown, a Black man, was put to death in the electric chair at the state penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia, on April 30, 1909, in the same execution as his father, John Brown. One account describes the two men as farmers with good reputations, several of whom had been educated at schools in their county. According to the Bamberg Herald, their executions were among five carried out that day. The Yorkville Enquirer reported the execution of the father and son on the same Friday.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Virginia state prison (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

Sources (2)

• Yorkville Enquirer, May 4, 1909, page 2 Yorkville Enquirer, May 4, 1909
• The Bamberg Herald, May 6, 1909, page 1 The Bamberg Herald, May 6, 1909