British Executions

James West

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: horse stealing

Date Of Execution: 7 Aug 1790

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Sussex

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

James West and Thomas Smith found guilty on an indictment for stealing a black mare (valued at £20), the property of Francis Fress, in the parish of Northiam on 20th June 1790.