Sarah Simpson
Sarah Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | December 27, 1739 |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
Sarah Simpson (died December 27, 1739) was a widow executed by hanging for the murder of her child in the Province of New Hampshire.[1][2] She was executed with Penelope Kenny, who was also convicted of killing her child.[3]
See also
[edit]- Capital punishment in New Hampshire
- Capital punishment in the United States
- List of people executed in New Hampshire
References
[edit]- ^ Women who kill
- ^ Ferland, Dr David (2014-05-27). Historic Crimes & Justice in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625847140.
- ^ "First Women Executed in NH".
External links
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Executions carried out in New Hampshire | Succeeded by Penelope Kenny |
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- People convicted of murder by New Hampshire
- People executed by New Hampshire by hanging
- People executed by the Province of New Hampshire
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