Executed

William Potter

died June 6, 1662 · Connecticut

According to the Connecticut State Library's list of executions in the colony, William Potter was hanged in Connecticut on June 6, 1662. The library's entry lists the manner of death as homicide carried out by the state. The entry gives no other details about his life or family.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005

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