| Sarah Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | (1739-12-27)December 27, 1739 Portsmouth, Province of New Hampshire |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
Sarah Simpson (died December 27, 1739) was a widow executed by hanging for the murder of her child in the Province of New Hampshire. She was executed with Penelope Kenny, who was also convicted of killing her child.
See also
- Capital punishment in New Hampshire
- Capital punishment in the United States
- List of people executed in New Hampshire
References
- Women who kill
- Ferland, Dr David (2014-05-27). Historic Crimes & Justice in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625847140.
- "First Women Executed in NH".
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Executions carried out in New Hampshire | Succeeded by Penelope Kenny |
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