British Executions

James Horley

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: horse stealing

Date Of Execution: 7 Aug 1742

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Sussex

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

James Horley found guilty on an indictment for stealing a grey gelding (valued at £10), the property of John Hunt, in the parish of Goring on 18th October 1741.  Also found guilty on an indictment for stealing a bay mare (valued at £8), the property of William Hunt, in the parish of Goring on 6th December 1741.  No reprieve traced.