William Purrent

William Purrent was put to death by hanging at Irvine, Kentucky, on February 12, 1892, in a judicial execution. The Mineral Point Tribune reported the hanging in its February 13, 1892 issue. He died in the custody of the state.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1892 Kentucky newspaper report of the hanging at Irvine (reporters).

Source

• Mineral Point Tribune, February 13, 1892, page 2 Mineral Point Tribune, February 13, 1892