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EDWARD HINTON Highwayman, who was such a Danger to Society that he was condemned and executed on the same Day, in 1694

Jane Smith , Jane Hancock , and Mary Hewet Wife of George Hewet of St. Giles's in the Fields , were all tried for High-Treason, in Clipping the Lawful Money of the Kingdom, on Thursday the 29th of June last . A Chair…

Austin was executed in Exeter in August 1694. Born in Cullompton to good, honest parents, he had inherited their farm upon their deaths. The estate was quite substantial, being worth about £80 per year. Shortly…

TOM AUSTIN Highwayman, guilty of unparalleled Butchery. He murdered his Aunt, Wife and Seven Children. Executed in August, 1694

JAMES WHITNEY Notorious Highwayman, who believed in dressing well. Executed at Smithfield, 19th of December, 1694