British Executions

Thomas Jones

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 22 Apr 1756

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 22 April 1756 (Western Flying Post)

Thomas Jones guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Sarah Heard; stealing therefrom 9 ivory handles knives and forks (valued at 20/-).  Buried St Sidwell, Exeter on 23rd April.