John Mason

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: highway robbery

Date Of Execution: 1 Apr 1757

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Chelmsford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

April 1757

John Mason found guilty on an indictment for the highway robbery of Thomas Hurrill in the parish of Hornchurch on 16^th March 1757: robbing him of 50 Portuguese gold coins (each with a value of 36/-), 1 Portuguese gold coin (value 9/-). 2 gold guineas and 20/- in money numbered. Executed.