Executed

William H. McCotter

died February 6, 1874 · Dorchester County, Maryland

Wm. H. McCotter was hanged at Cambridge, Maryland, on February 6, 1874, as a judicial execution. The Donaldsonville Chief reported on February 28, 1874, that he spoke briefly just before the drop fell.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the newspaper report of the hanging at Cambridge, Maryland (reporters).

News report

The Donaldsonville Chief, February 28, 1874, page 1 The Donaldsonville Chief, February 28, 1874

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