Peterborough 1735 - 1799 | ||
Death sentences were only passed at the Quarter Sessions. | ||
28 death sentences led to 10 executions being carried out. | ||
Name | Crime | Execution date |
Robert Robertson | Horse theft | W 9 or 16 August 1738 |
Elizabeth Winchley | Murder | W 6 February 1740 |
John Young | Horse theft | Tu. 28 August 1744 |
John Boddily | Horse theft | W 13 August 1746 |
George Jennings & | Burglary | M 17 January 1757 |
Thomas Hardy | Burglary | M 17 January 1757 |
James Glover | At large | S 25 April 1774 |
John Bird (Fletcher) | Horse theft | W 18 October 1780 |
Joseph Laverstick | Horse theft | W 18 October 1780 |
Thomas Pridgeon | Murder | F 14 July 1786 |