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 |