Executed

Wright Weldon

died October 8, 1886 · Edgefield County, South Carolina

Wright Weldon was hanged in Edgefield, South Carolina, on October 8, 1886. The Sun reported that his neck was broken and that he died almost without a struggle. He was held in the custody of the Edgefield authorities until his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

The Sun, October 9, 1886, page 3 The Sun, October 9, 1886

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