Sarah Simpson

For the British politician, see Louie Simpson.

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.[1][2] She was executed with Penelope Kenny, who was also convicted of killing her child.[3]

See also

• Capital punishment in New Hampshire
• Capital punishment in the United States
• List of people executed in New Hampshire

References

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".

External links

• Executions in the U.S. 1608-1987: The Espy File (by state) (PDF)

Preceded by None

Executions carried out in New Hampshire

Succeeded by Penelope Kenny