British Executions

Thomas Abrams

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 22 Jul 1785

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Chelmsford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 22 July 1785

Thomas Abrams, aged 50, found guilty on an indictment for a burglary in the dwelling house of John Topham in the parish of Waltham Holy Cross on 6th January 1785: stealing therefrom a watch with silver cases (valued at 40/-), brass watch key (valued at 1d), a canvas purse (valued at 1d), a gold guinea and 12/- in money numbered..