Case Number: 2741

Sherry and Conley hanged for murder of Hugh McConnells.

Circumstances

Date of Death	June 21, 1878

Victim

Name	Sherry and Conley

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption	No

Legal

Allegations of Police Corruption	No
Length of Sentence	Death penalty
Post Trial Information	Death sentence carried out

Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...