Peterborough 1735 - 1799
Death sentences were only passed at the Quarter Sessions.
28 death sentences led to 10 executions being carried out. 
Name Crime Execution date
Robert Robertson  Horse theft W  9 or 16 August 1738 
Elizabeth Winchley  Murder W  6 February 1740 
John Young  Horse theft Tu.  28 August 1744
John Boddily  Horse theft W  13 August 1746
George Jennings & Burglary M  17 January 1757
Thomas Hardy  Burglary M  17 January 1757
James Glover At large S  25 April 1774
John Bird (Fletcher)  Horse theft W  18 October 1780
Joseph Laverstick  Horse theft W  18 October 1780
Thomas Pridgeon  Murder F  14 July 1786