executed in the jaileyard BE on Friday, March 2nd, 1849,
Williem Koons being sheriff. Throughout the pericd of
his imprisonment and trial down to the moment of his exe»
cution, he spoke but seldom, and practiced a studied
reserve of manner. A few moments before his death, his
spiritual adviser, at his instance, thanked the officers
of justice for their kindness and attention; and warned —
all young ment against bad associates and the use of are
dent spkrits. This was the first execution under the
laws of Pennsylvania since the organization of Luzerne
County.” ANNALS OF LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, by
Stewart Pearce; RAXXHMEYH Philadelphia, Paes; 18663 p 256
executed in the jaileyard BE on Friday, March 2nd, 1849,
William Koons being sheriff. Throughout the pericd of
his imprisonment and trial down to the moment of his exe=
cution, he spoke but seldom, and practiced a studied
reserve of manner. A few moments before his death, his
spiritual adviser, at his instance, thanked the officers
of justice for their kindness and attention; and warned
all young ment against bad associates and the use of are
dent spkrits. This was the first execution under the
laws of Pennsylvania since the organization of Luzerne
County." ANNALS OF LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, by
Stewart Pearce; FAXXKMEMS Philadelphia, Pa.3; 16663 p 256
executed in the jaileyard BE on Friday, March 2nd, 1849,
William Koons being sheriff. Throughout the period of
his imprisonment and trial down to the moment of his exe=
cution, he spoke but seldom, and practiced a studied
reserve of manner. A few moments before his death, his
spiritual adviser, at his instance, thanked the officers
of justice for their kindness and attention; and warned
all young ment against bad associates and the use of ar#
dent spirits. This was the first execution under the
laws of eos Tee since the organization of Luzerne
County." ANNALS OF LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA, by
Stewart Pearces RRXXKMBEE Philadelphia, Pa.; 1666; p 256
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McCADDEN, James
Officiallly referred to as Cadden, executed 3-2-1819,
at Wilkes-Barre, Iuzurne Coe, Paey for the murder of
Daniel Gilligan in South Wilkes-Barre; trial judge,
Conyghan; warrant issued, Oct. 20, 1818 ; first execu-
tion in county after its organization in 17863; see
Wilkes-Barre RECORD, 12-9-1896; also TIMES-LEADER
Oct. 1h, 1909.
SCAFFOLD AND CHAIR by Teeters. Part IIe . Page 105
"YDeniel Gilligan was wayleid and murdered below Wilkes«
barre by James Cadden. Cadden had his trial and was
found guilty at the August Term of 1848, He received
his sentence from the lips of Jadge Conyngham, and was
McCADDEN, James
Officiallly referred to as Cadden, executed 3-2-1819,
at Wilkes-Barre, Iuzurne Coe, Paey for the murder of
Daniel Gilligan in South Wilkes-Barre; trial judge,
Conyghan; warrant issued, Oct. 20, 1818; first execu-
tion in county after its organization in 1786; see
Wilkes-Barre RECORD, 12-9-1896; also TIMES-LEADER
Oct. 1h, 1909.
SCAFFOLD'AND CHAIR by Teeters. Part II. . Page 105
"YDeniel Gilligan was wayleid and murdered below Wilkes»
barre by James Cadden. Cadden had his trial and was
found guilty at the August Term of 1848, He received
his sentence from the lips of Judge Conyngham, and was
McCADDEN, James
“Officiallly referred to as Cadden, executed 3-2-1819,
at Wilkes-Barre, Iuzurne Co., Pas, for, the murder of
Daniel Gilligan in South Wilkes-Barre; trial judge,
Gonyghan; warrant issued, Oct. 20, 188; first execu-
tion in county after its organization in 1786; see
Wilkes-Barre RE008D, 12-9-1896; also TIMES~LEADER
Oct. 1h, 1909.
SCAFFOLD'AND CHAIR by Teeters, Part IT. _ Page 105
"YPeniel Gilligan was waylaid and murdered below Wilkes»
barre by James Cadden, Cadden had his trial and wes
found guilty at the August Term of 1848, He received
his sentence from the lips of Judge Co.
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