British Executions

John Wright

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 14 Aug 1755

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Thursday, 14 August 1755 (Western Flying Post)

John Wright guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of Robert Hayman; and stealing therefrom a cloth coat (valued at 10/-) and other goods.