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William Francis Kemmler

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William Francis Kemmler

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
6 Aug 1890 (aged 30)
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Burial
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Fitch Avenue lot adjoining Fort Hill Cemetery
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Murderer. On August 6, 1890, William Kemmler became the first person to be electrocuted in the electric chair. He was executed at Auburn Penitentiary for the murder of his common-law wife, Mathilda "Tillie" Ziegler. He was 30 years old.

Murderer. On August 6, 1890, William Kemmler became the first person to be electrocuted in the electric chair. He was executed at Auburn Penitentiary for the murder of his common-law wife, Mathilda "Tillie" Ziegler. He was 30 years old.

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  • Originally Created by: anonymus
  • Added: Mar 13, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7259710/william_francis-kemmler: accessed ), memorial page for William Francis Kemmler (9 May 1860–6 Aug 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7259710, citing Auburn Prison Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.