William Madison

William Madison, a Black man, was hanged at Beaumont, Texas, on January 15, 1886, according to a report in the Narragansett Herald published on January 23. The Abbeville Press and Banner printed the same account on February 3, 1886. Neither paper names his family, describes his life, or gives details of the proceedings. The reports record only the date, place and method of his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Narragansett Herald report (reporters).

Sources (2)

• Narragansett Herald, January 23, 1886, page 4 Narragansett Herald, January 23, 1886
• The Abbeville Press And Banner, February 3, 1886, page 2 The Abbeville Press And Banner, February 3, 1886