British Executions

John Edwards

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 1 Apr 1739

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Gallows Hill, Winchester

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

John Edwards guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of Thomas Baker; and stealing therefrom goods and chattels (valued at £4.15.9d).  Executed.