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JACK WITHRINGTON One of five Brothers, all of whom were hanged. He earned Fame for his Courage, challenged the Captain of his Regiment; turned Gamester, Thief and Highwayman. Executed 1st of April, 1691

JACOB HALSEY The Quaker Highwayman, who after being fooled by a "Spirit" led a Life of Crime, and was executed at Maidstone in April, 1691

WILL MACQUEER Who stole the Lord Chancellor's Mace and delighted in robbing Army Officers on the Highway. Executed at Tyburn, 1st of May, 1691

TOM COX A Handsome Highwayman who robbed the King's Jester and even held up men of his own Trade. Executed 3rd of June, 1691

JACK COLLET ALIAS COLE Highwayman, who robbed in the Habit of a Bishop. Executed at Tyburn, 5th of July, 1691, for Sacrilegious Burglary

TOM WATERS Highwayman, who held up Gipsies, robbed a Vice-Admiral, and was executed on 17th of July, 1691

MOLL JONES Who became a Shoplifter for Love of her Husband. Executed at Tyburn 18th of December, 1691

TOM TAYLOR Who, getting literally hooked as a Pickpocket, turned House-breaker. Executed 18th of December, 1691, for using Arson as a means to Theft