Site of the John Love Murder
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N 42° 40.633 W 078° 47.076
17T E 681519 N 4727351
A NY historical marker located in Boston, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1GKV
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2007
Views: 44
Dec. 15, 1824
The Thayer brothers, Isaac, Israel and Nelson, unable to repay the debt they owed to Great Lakes seaman, John Love, murdered him in Israel's home. They were tried and hanged at Buffalo, June 7, 1825. A great crowd witnessed this, the only public hanging in Erie County.
Marker Name: Site of the John Love Murder
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Erie Bicentennial Commission
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Boston
County: Erie
Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)
Website: Not listed
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