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December 22, 1826
The Intelligencer, & Petersburg Commercial Advertiser
Petersburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
William Hill, convicted of murdering schooner Decatur's master Robert R. Galloway on the high seas, was executed by hanging on Ellis Island without struggle; body given to surgeons.
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EXECUTION...... William Hill, convicted in the United States' District Court, at New-York, of murdering Robert R. Galloway, master of the schooner Decatur, on the high seas, and sentenced to be hung, was taken from the city prison at eight o'clock on Friday morning, and conducted to Ellis Island by the United States' Marshal and a corps of Marines from the Navy Yard. At a quarter past 10 o'clock, the sentence of the court was put in execution, and he died without a struggle. His body was given up to the surgeons for galvanic experiments.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Execution
Murder
High Seas
Schooner Decatur
Hanging
What entities or persons were involved?
William Hill
Robert R. Galloway
Where did it happen?
High Seas, New York, Ellis Island
Story Details
Key Persons
William Hill
Robert R. Galloway
Location
High Seas, New York, Ellis Island
Event Date
Friday Morning
Story Details
William Hill was convicted of murdering the master of the schooner Decatur on the high seas and executed by hanging on Ellis Island, dying without struggle; his body was given to surgeons for experiments.