When was it published?

October 29, 1736 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 29, 1736

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

James Matthews, Eliz. Greenley, John Freelove, William Sharp, John Strickland, James Tool, John Dunahee, Elizabeth Blair, Simon Malpas

Q: What keywords are associated?

Court Sentencing, Death Sentence, Felony, Burnt In Hand, Pardon

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

At the General Court last Wednesday, James Matthews was sentenced to death for horse-stealing, Elizabeth Greenley for murdering her fellow servant. Six others—John Freelove, William Sharp, John Strickland, James Tool, John Dunahee, and Elizabeth Blair—were burnt in the hand for felony. Simon Malpas received a pardon for his first felony offense.

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Last Wednesday the Criminals, who were try'd at this General Court, were brought to the Bar, to receive their Sentence; when James Matthews, and Eliz. Greenley, both Convicts, received Sentence of Death; the Former for Horse-stealing, and the Latter for the Murder of her Fellow Servant; and Six were burnt in the Hand, viz. John Freelove, William Sharp, John Strickland, James Tool, John Dunahee, and Elizabeth Blair, for Felony. Simon Malpas, convicted of Felony, received his Pardon in the Court, this being his first Offence, and his Character favourably represented.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Court Sentencing Death Sentence Felony Burnt In Hand Pardon

What entities or persons were involved?

James Matthews Eliz. Greenley John Freelove William Sharp John Strickland James Tool John Dunahee Elizabeth Blair Simon Malpas

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Last Wednesday

Key Persons

James Matthews Eliz. Greenley John Freelove William Sharp John Strickland James Tool John Dunahee Elizabeth Blair Simon Malpas

Outcome

james matthews and eliz. greenley sentenced to death; john freelove, william sharp, john strickland, james tool, john dunahee, and elizabeth blair burnt in the hand for felony; simon malpas pardoned.

Event Details

Criminals tried at the General Court were brought to the bar for sentencing. James Matthews convicted of horse-stealing and Eliz. Greenley of murdering her fellow servant received death sentences. Six others convicted of felony were burnt in the hand. Simon Malpas, convicted of felony, was pardoned as it was his first offense with favorable character representation.