British Executions

Joseph Batt

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 22 Aug 1770

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Surrey

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Joseph Batt found guilty on an indictment for a burglary in the dwelling house of Hannah Bridgeman, widow, in the parish of St Mary, Newington on 22nd July 1770: stealing therefrom a cloth cat (valued at 20/-), a gold ring (valued at 10/-) and 2 silver teaspoons (valued at 1/-).

Sutton was either executed or reprieved on 3/10.