Robert G. Elliott
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Robert Greene Elliott (January 27, 1874 – October 10, 1939)[1] was the New York State Electrician (i.e., executioner) – and for those neighboring states that used the electric chair, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Massachusetts – during the period 1926–1939.
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Robert Greene Elliott | |
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Born | (1874-01-27)January 27, 1874 Hamlin, New York, US |
Died | October 10, 1939(1939-10-10) (aged 65) Richmond Hill, New York, US |
Resting place | Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, New York |
Occupation(s) | Electrician, Executioner |
Employer | State of New York |
Title | State electrician |
Term | 1926–1939 |
Predecessor | John Hulbert (executioner) |
Successor | Joseph Francel |
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