HANGINGS Card 1
The last public hanging in the London area
was on Dec. 29, 1868 when Thomas Jones of
Delaware, went to the gallows for murdering
his 12 year old niece. A crowd of more
than 6,000 waited in knee—deep snow for more
than two hours to watch the spectacle.
Huron Church News Nov. 1972
Diary of Mrs. Amelia Earris. LPL Scrapbook
Vol. 35 p. 55 Dec. 29, 1868
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