Robert Mccoy, GA, 1885 June 26

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June 2 6, 1885

MeCOY, Robert

"Robert McCoy, colered, was hanged at Sylvania, Ga.,
June 26, 1885, fer murdering James Miller, a white con-
stable, on Nov, 20, 188). 2,000 people witnessed the
execution, the gablows being erecteg in an open field,"

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GALVESTON DAILY MEWS, Galveston, Texas, June 27, 1885

dune 2 6, 1885
MeCOY, Robert

"Robert McCoy, colored, was hanged at Sylvania, Ga.,
June 26, 1885, for murdering James Miller, a white con-
stable, on Nov, 20, 1884. 2,000 people witnessed the

execution, the gablows being erecteg in an open field,"
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GALVESTON DAILY MiwS, Galveston, Texas, June 27, 1885

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execution, the Ge pe erecteg in an open field."
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