British Executions

William Hill

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 17 Aug 1798

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Surrey

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

William Hill found guilty on an indictment for a burglary in the dwelling house of John Frome and William Simpson in the parish of St Mary Magdelene, Bermondsey on 21st February 1798: stealing therefrom 84 tanned and dressed calf skins (valued at £35), 60 pieces of tanned and dressed calf skin (valued at £20) and 22 tanned dog skins (valued at £1).