British Executions

William Ball

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: stealing

Date Of Execution: 1 Apr 1791

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 1 April 1791  (Exeter Flying Post)

William Ball guilty of stealing a fustian purse and other goods (valued at 5/1), 3 silver crown pieces and £25 in money, the property and money of John Clougg, and 2 pairs of yarn stockings (valued at 2/-), the property of Peter Govier, in the dwelling house of John Clougg.