British Executions

William Challenor

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 28 Mar 1785

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Montgomery

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Monday, 28 March 1785

Thomas Fardoe & William Challenor in the parish of Guilsfield on 15 December 1784 burglariously entered the dwelling house of Stephen Davies and stole 63 gold guineas, a crown piece and 2 walking sticks (value 6d) (WALES 4/193/1).  They were ordered for execution on Monday 28 March (WALES 14/4).

Shrewsbury Chronicle Saturday 2 April reports the hanging.