British Executions

Alexander Screwens

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: horse stealing

Date Of Execution: 1 Apr 1737

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Sussex

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

Source: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/sussex.html

March/April 1737

Alexander Screwens found guilty on an indictment for stealing a black mare (valued at £9), the property of John Brownham, in the parish of Ardingley on 24th February 1737.  Executed.