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October 28, 1893
News Observer Chronicle
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Ike Williams, a Black man, was hanged in Madison, Georgia, on October 27 for the murder of Harriet Williams. He remained calm, claiming a passport to heaven. The execution in the old jail was witnessed by few, marking the second legal hanging in Morgan County.
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By Southern Associated Press.
Madison, Ga., Oct. 27.—A special to the Morning News from Madison Ga., says Ike Williams, colored, paid the penalty of death on the gallows here today for the murder of Harriet Williams, also colored. Williams was calm to the last moment, and said he had his passport to heaven. The hanging occurred in the old jail upon the gallows upon which Alex Morris was hung two years ago, and was witnessed only by a few people. A large crowd was in the city, but perfect order prevailed. This was the second legal hanging which has ever occurred in Morgan county.
By Southern Associated Press.
Madison, Ga., Oct. 27.—A special to the Morning News from Madison Ga., says Ike Williams, colored, paid the penalty of death on the gallows here today for the murder of Harriet Williams, also colored. Williams was calm to the last moment, and said he had his passport to heaven. The hanging occurred in the old jail upon the gallows upon which Alex Morris was hung two years ago, and was witnessed only by a few people. A large crowd was in the city, but perfect order prevailed. This was the second legal hanging which has ever occurred in Morgan county.
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?
Murder
Execution
Hanging
Madison Georgia
Morgan County
What entities or persons were involved?
Ike Williams
Harriet Williams
Alex Morris
Where did it happen?
Madison, Ga., Morgan County
Story Details
Key Persons
Ike Williams
Harriet Williams
Alex Morris
Location
Madison, Ga., Morgan County
Event Date
Oct. 27
Story Details
Ike Williams was executed by hanging for murdering Harriet Williams; he died calmly believing he had a passport to heaven; second legal hanging in the county on the same gallows used two years prior.