Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt
Title

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt

Caption

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt (1820 or May 1823 – July 7, 1865) American boarding house owner who was convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Sentenced to death, she was hanged, becoming the first woman executed by the United States federal government.

Date

1865

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A01_309

License type

Rights managed

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