British Executions

Edward Daw

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 1 Aug 1737

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Sussex

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

August 1737

Edward Daw found guilty on an indictment for breaking into the dwelling house of William Broomham, in the parish of Henfield on 21st December 1735; and stealing therefrom a coat (valued at 12/-), a waistcoat (valued at 9/-), a pair of breeches (valued at 5/-),   3 handkerchiefs (valued at 2/6),   2 shirts (valued at 6/-), a silver spoon (valued at 5/-), 2 silver shirt buckles (valued at 1/-), 14 gold guineas and 40/- in money numbered.  Executed ?? No reprieve traced.