They were executed via the electric chair in 1915 for the murder in 1913 of 75 - year - old John Q. Lewis .
The brothers were prominent black farmers in Chester County , South Carolina , believed to be the wealthiest blacks in the area .
brothers were executed via the electric chair in 1915 for the murder in 1913 of 75 - year - old John Q. Lewis .
The brothers were prominent black farmers in Chester County , South Carolina , believed to be the wealthiest blacks in the area .