Execution of Aaron Bailey, 1909
Item
Title
Execution of Aaron Bailey, 1909
Description
Large gathering around a raised platform with a hangman's noose, the constructed gallows.
The first execution in St. Lucie County was that of Aaron Bailey (also called Aaron Williams) of another man for not repaying a debt.
The first execution in St. Lucie County was that of Aaron Bailey (also called Aaron Williams) of another man for not repaying a debt.
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow.
Contributor
Rights
No Copyright - In the United States: The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Sepia printed postcard; 3.5x5.5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-008-og-040
2025.008
Thurlow-2026-018-FPC-001
Original Format
Postcards
Collection
Citation
“Execution of Aaron Bailey, 1909,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/12427.