1878--First Man Hung for Murder in Kenton County

Title: 1878--First Man Hung for Murder in Kenton County
Date: 1878
Formatted date: 1878-01-01
Event type: Conviction and Execution
Description: Watson is named as the first person hanged in Kenton County. He was found guilty of the murder of his wife, Edith, in 1878.
Participant: African American(s): Watson, Phil; Watson, Edith; Watson, Phil
Location: Kenton County (Ky.)
Related resource: Watson family
Bibliographic citation: "Phil Watson Hung for Murder," The Ticket, Covington, KY, 11 Sep 1878; "First Man Hung for Murder in Kenton County," Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH, 2 Feb 1878
Source: Phil Watson Hung for Murder; First Man Hung for Murder in Kenton County

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