Robert G. Elliott

For other people named Robert Elliott, see Robert Elliott (disambiguation).
Robert Greene Elliott
Born(1874-01-27)January 27, 1874
Hamlin, New York, US
DiedOctober 10, 1939(1939-10-10) (aged 65)
Richmond Hill, New York, US
Resting placeNassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, New York
Occupation(s)Electrician, Executioner
EmployerState of New York
TitleState electrician
Term1926–1939
PredecessorJohn Hulbert (executioner)
SuccessorJoseph Francel

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.

  1. ^ "ROBERT G. ELLIOTT, EXECUTIONER, DIES; Official Here, 5 Other States Inflicted Death Penalty on Nearly 400--Was 65 ENDED HAUPTMANN'S LIFE Sacco and Vanzetti Were Also Among Those to Meet Capital Punishment at His Hand". New York Times. October 11, 1939. Retrieved October 28, 2020.