List of people executed in Texas, 1819–49
The following is a list of individuals executed in Texas between 1819 and 1849. There were nine known executions during this period. All of the individuals were executed by hanging.[1]
Executions 1819–49
| Under the Spanish Province of Texas – 1 execution | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Executed person | Race | Age | Sex | Date of execution |
Crime(s) |
| 1 | George Brown | White | – | M | November 1819 | Piracy |
| Under the Mexican State of Coahuila y Tejas – 1 execution | ||||||
| 2 | Joseph Clayton | unknown | – | M | July 1834 | Murder |
| Under the Republic of Texas – 6 executions | ||||||
| 3 | John Quick | White | – | M | 28-Mar-1838 | Murder |
| 4 | David Jones | White | – | M | 28-Mar-1838 | Murder |
| 5 | Michael Campbell | White | – | M | 28-Apr-1838 | Murder |
| 6 | Henry Forbes | Black | – | M | 13-Nov-1840 | Burglary and jail-breaking |
| 7 | Charles Henniker | White | – | M | 08-Dec-1843 | Robbery and Murder |
| 8 | William Williams | White | – | M | 08-May-1844 | Murder |
| Under the U.S. state of Texas – 1 execution | ||||||
| 9 | Jesse (Grinder) | Black | – | M | 30-Nov-1846 | Murder |
| Preceded by No record of executions in Texas prior to 1819 |
Lists of people executed in Texas | Succeeded by List of people executed in Texas, 1850–59 |
See also
References
- 1 2 The Espy File: 1608–2002. Death Penalty Information Center. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
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