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Ernest B. Loveswar

1881 โ€“ 1902-09-19 Convicted 1902
Buried at: Bear Butte Cemetery , Sturgis, SD ยท Bear Butte Cemetery, section 2 lot 82 (public)

Criminal History (Public Record)

Convicted of murder.

Background

Ernest B. Loveswar (1881โ€“1902), also known as Ernest Bird, was executed by hanging on September 19, 1902, in Meade County, South Dakota. He was the last person legally hanged in the county.

Sources & Verification

  • Executed in South Dakota by hanging September 19, 1902. Buried Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis (public). Find a Grave memorial 69796423: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69796423/ernest_b-loveswar . Meade County historical records.

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โš  Proximity Warning within ~5 miles

The following other flagged graves were found near this location:

John "Jay" Hicks
Bear Butte Cemetery ยท ~0 miles away

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