British Executions

James Herslake

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: stealing

Date Of Execution: 7 Apr 1786

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 7 April 1786  (Exeter Flying Post)           

James Herslake (aged 17) guilty of stealing 2 oxen (valued at £15), the property of Richard Lock