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The abolitionist John Brown, the first person executed for treason within the United States, convicted in 1859 of treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, murder, and fomenting a slave insurrection for his part in the Harpers Ferry raid. Aaron Dwight Stevens took part in John Brown's raid and was executed in 1860 for treason against Virginia.
At least 14 people have been charged with treason against various states; at least six were convicted, five of whom were executed. Only two prosecutions for treason against a state were ever carried out in the U.S.: one against Thomas Dorr and the other after John Brown's conspiracy. It has often been discussed, both legally and in matter of ...
From 1790 to 1963, there were 332 Federal, 271 Territorial and 40 Indian Tribunal executions according to the most complete records. [3] The youngest person executed was James Arcene on June 18, 1885, at the age of 23 for his role in a robbery and murder committed when he was 10 years old.
Pages in category "People executed for treason against the United States" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
List of people executed in the United States in 2000; List of people executed in the United States in 2001; List of people executed in the United States in 2002
Stealing, treason, and conduct unbecoming a slave Amy Spain [21] Black 17 10 March 1865 South Carolina Military (Confederate States) Conspiracy to commit murder: Five unnamed Yuki men [22] Native: Unknown 21 July 1863 California State Piracy: Nathaniel Gordon [Note 1] White 30 21 February 1862 New York Federal Slave revolt: Caesar, Sam, and Sanford
Four days later on Sept. 24, two men were executed within an hour of each other: Marcellus Williams was executed in Missouri at 6:10 p.m. CT even though the prosecutors in the case and the victim ...
Pages in category "People executed for treason against a state of the United States" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .