British Executions

James Cowerd

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 13 Apr 1791

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Gallows Field, Ilchester

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

James Cowerd (aged 31) guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Richard Green in the parish of North Brewham on 1st December 1790: stealing therefrom 4 pairs of leather breeches and other goods (value at £4.7.6d).