John Piper

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: house breaking

Date Of Execution: 17 Aug 1787

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 17 August 1787 (Exeter Flying Post)

John Piper (aged 21) guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of William Clay in the parish of Petrockstowe (Padstow) on 25^th June 1787; and stealing therefrom 16 yards of cotton and other goods (valued at £4.2.1d).