William Pearce

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 10 Apr 1799

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Gallows Field, Ilchester

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

William Pearce (aged 50) guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Catherine Chorley, widow in the parish of Wiveliscombe on 26^th February 1799: stealing therefrom goods (valued at 40/-).