British Executions

Joshua Parker

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 30 Mar 1772

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Gallows Hill, Ware Road, Hertford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Monday, 30 March 1772 (PRO reference E 389)                                           

Joshua Parker found guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Daniel Parker in the parish of Yardley on 5th January 1771: stealing therefrom 51 gold guineas, 10 gold half guineas and 24/- in money numbered.