Age: unknown
Sex: male
Crime: house breaking
Date Of Execution: 24 Mar 1786
Execution Place: Chelmsford
Method: hanging
Executioner: unknown
Source: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/essex.html
Friday, 24 March 1786
Thomas Brett, aged 22, found guilty on an indictment for breaking into the dwelling house of Samuel Player in the parish of Stanstead Montfichet on 28th February 1786; and stealing therefrom 2 wheaten loaves (valued at 15d). 5 lbs of pickled pork (valued at 2/-), 9 lbs of lump sugar and 30/- in money numbered.
