David Byrant, NC, 1908 May 7

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David Bryant 5-7-1908

Hocation: Trenton NC

Offense: Rape

This offender was a negro. He accosted a 13 year old
white girl near Pollocksville and forced himself on her.
He also confessed to having done so. The Raleigh News &
Observer, 4/5/08 (1:5) reports the order for his exec-
ution. The only newspaper that is known to report his
actual legal execution is The New Bern Daily Journal,
5-8-1908 (1:6) "NEGRO HANGED AT TRENTON’.

David Bryant 5-7-1908

Location: Trenton NC

Offense: Rape

This offender was a negro. He accosted a 13 year old
white girl near Pollocksville and forced himself on her.
He also confessed to having done so. The Raleigh News &
Observer, 4/5/08 (1:5) reports the order for his exec-
ution. The only newspaper that is known to report his
actual legal execution is The New Bern Datly Journal,
5-8-1908 (1:6) 'NEGRO HANGED AT TRENTON'.

David Bryant 5-7-1908

Location: Trenton NC

Offense: Rape

This offender was a negro. He accosted a 13 year old
white girl near Pollocksville and forced himself

He also confessed to having done so. The Raleigh
Observer, 4/5/08 (1:5) reports the order for his
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actual legal execution is The New Bern Daily Journal,
5-8-1908 (1:6) "NEGRO HANGED AT TRENTON"

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