James Welch

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 12 Aug 1745

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Gallows Hill, Ware Road, Hertford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Monday, 12 August 1745 (Bath Journal)

James Welch found guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Samuel Bassill in the parish of Bishops Stortford on 30^th December 1744: stealing therefrom 10 yards of linen (valued at £9) and 10 yards of long lawn (valued at 20/-). No reprieve traced.