British Executions

William Hamilton

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 1 Aug 1785

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Durham

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Monday, 1 August 1785 (Newcastle Courant)

William Hamilton and Isabelle Paterson guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of John Smith in the parish of Lanchester on 17th March 1785: stealing therefrom 4 gold guineas, 4 silver crown pieces, 20/- in money numbered and a gold piece (valued at £1).