British Executions

John Clay

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 31 Aug 1753

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 31 August 1753 (Western Flying Post)

John Clay guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of Nathaniel Godfrey; stealing therefrom £22 in money.