Statistics for occurrence #1 of “private Michael Lanahan” in year 1862, month January, day 6 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864:

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The second execution by hanging, in the Army of the Potomac, took place today. The convict was private Michael Lanahan , Company A, Second Regiment, U. S. Infantry, and the offence, killing Sergeant Brenner, by shooting him. The General-in-Chief, in the order approving the finding of the court-martial, says the proof ...
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