British Executions

Henry Cookman

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: high treason

Date Of Execution: 22 Aug 1780

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Surrey

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Henry Cookman found guilty on an indictment for High Treason in counterfeiting half crowns, shillings and sixpences in the parish of St Mary, Newington Butts on 23 September 1779.  Ordered to be drawn to the place of execution.