Citation - Connecticut Gazette-New Haven: 1765.08.23

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Index Entry Hymn, sung in Axbridge, by Mary Norwood before execution 
Location Axbridge 
Citation
CG-NH.765.013
23 Aug 1765:42 (478)
London, June 5. . . Yesterday Mary Norwood, for poisoning
her husband, Joseph Norwood, of Axbridge, in this county,
was burnt here. . . [9 lines describing appearance of Mary
Norwood] After spending some time in prayer, and singing a
hymn, the executioner placed her on a tar barrel. . . [20
more lines describing execution]


Generic Title Connecticut Gazette-New Haven 
Date 1765.08.23 
Publisher Mecom, Benjamin 
City, State New Haven, CT 
Year 1765 
Bibliography B0013516
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