William P. King
William P. King was hanged in June 1867 with Abram Owens at a site about half a mile east of the town, before a crowd of several thousand people. Before leaving his cell, King protested his innocence, and the New York Herald reported that he shed tears before the execution. His mother wrote to the governor asking for a pardon, and an appeal for a reprieve said that facts had come to light pointing to the innocence of both men. The governor granted several respites before the execution went ahead.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. King protested his innocence before he was led out, and appeals to the governor said facts had come to light pointing to his innocence, but the governor granted several respites before the execution went ahead.