Question

When was Tom Dooley birthdate and his death?

Answer 1

Tom Dula, often referred to as Tom Dooley in the folk song, was born on June 20, 1845, and was executed on May 1, 1868.

Tom Dooley was a figure from a famous American folk song, which may cause confusion about his historical existence. The song "Tom Dooley" recounts the story of Tom Dula, a Confederate soldier from North Carolina accused of murdering Laura Foster in 1866. The historical Tom Dula was born on June 20, 1845, and was hanged on May 1, 1868, following his conviction for the murder.

Tom Dula was born on June 20, 1845, and was executed on May 1, 1868.

Despite the common mix-up with the name from the folk song, the real individual, Tom Dula, had a brief and tragic life that ended with his execution for the crime of murder.

Answer 2

Thomas C. Dula (June 22, 1845 – May 1, 1868)[1][2] was a former Confederate soldier who was convicted of murdering Laura Foster. National publicity from newspapers such as The New York Times turned Dula's story into a folk legend. Although Laura was murdered in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Dula was tried, convicted, and hanged in Statesville.