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George W. Brown Jr.

1852 – 1879 Convicted 1878

Buried at: Oakwood Cemetery , Denton, TX · Oakwood Cemetery (public), marker "Executed"

Criminal History (Public Record)

Convicted of the 1878 murder of Doc McClain. Sentenced to death and hanged March 1879.

Background

George W. Brown Jr. (1852–1879) was convicted of murder in Texas along with his brother Andrew. They were executed by hanging in Denton in 1879. Their tombstones in the public Oakwood Cemetery are inscribed "Executed".

Sources & Verification

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12960534/george-w-brown
https://www.cityofdenton.com/396/Cemeteries (Oakwood Cemetery historical marker)
Contemporary Denton news coverage of the 1878 crime, trial, and 1879 execution
Denton County historical records

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The following other flagged graves were found near this location:

Andrew J. Brown

Oakwood Cemetery · ~0 miles away

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