Log of actions relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution
Series Number
B1244
Summary
This series consists of volumes used to track events relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain the person's name and consecutive number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, appeal, respite, or commutation; and execution date and time. Also included are documents entitled "Statistics Relative to Sentences for Murder in the First Degree," listing individuals executed, transferred, discharged by reversal of judgment or whose sentences were commuted.
Creator
Sing Sing Prison
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Log of actions relating to incarcerated individuals awaiting execution
Series Number
B1242
Summary
This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition of case on reversal of judgement.
Creator
Sing Sing Prison
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.