British Executions

John Wharton

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: horse stealing

Date Of Execution: 27 Apr 1745

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Sussex

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

John Wharton found guilty on an indictment for stealing a brown gelding (valued at £10.10/-), the property of Richard Belchamber, in the parish of Harting on 19th January 1745.