British Executions

James Reed

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: stealing

Date Of Execution: 4 Apr 1755

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 4 April 1755 (Western Flying Post)

James Reed guilty of stealing £23 in the dwelling house of Samuel Avery.  Buried St Sidwell, Exeter 4th April.