British Executions

Christopher Perkin

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 31 Mar 1758

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 31 March 1758 (Western Flying Post)

Christopher Perkin (otherwise Verkin) guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of James Southwood; and stealing therefrom a cotton gown (valued at 5/-) and other goods. Buried St Sidwell, Exeter on 31st March.