Sarah Simpson

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Sarah Simpson
BornUnknown
Unknown
Died(1739-12-27)December 27, 1739
Criminal statusDeceased
Conviction(s)Murder
Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging

Sarah Simpson (died December 27, 1739) was a widow executed by hanging for the murder of her child in New Hampshire.[1][2] She was executed with Penelope Kenny, who was also convicted of killing her child.[3]

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  1. ^ Women who kill
  2. ^ Ferland, Dr David (2014-05-27). Historic Crimes & Justice in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625847140.
  3. ^ "First Women Executed in NH".

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