Edward Smith

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: highway robbery

Date Of Execution: 22 Jul 1785

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Chelmsford

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 22 July 1785

Edward Smith, aged 40, found guilty on an indictment for the highway robbery of Mary, wife of Joseph Carder, in the parish of Southminster on 6^th May 1785: robbing her of a check linen apron (valued at 18d), 2 linen pockets (valued at 6d), a gold guinea and 12/- in money numbered.