British Executions

Robert Samms

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: stealing sheep

Date Of Execution: 1 Mar 1742

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Chelmsford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

March 1742

Robert Samms found guilty on an indictment for stealing 1 ewe (valued at 10/-), the property of John Myhill, in the parish of Sampford on 9th November 1741.