Ruth Blay

Ruth Blay
Born (1737-06-10)June 10, 1737
Haverhill, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died December 30, 1768(1768-12-30) (aged 31)
Portsmouth, Province of New Hampshire
Criminal status Deceased
Conviction(s) Murder
Criminal penalty Death by hanging

Ruth Blay (June 10, 1737 – December 30, 1768) [1] was executed by hanging after being convicted of concealment of a stillborn illegitimate child, which was later found in the floor of the barn next to the house in which she was staying. She was not convicted of killing the baby. She was granted 3 reprieves before the execution. Blay was the last female executed by New Hampshire.

Notes

  • Pamela Keene; Melanie Keene; Kevin Auger. "The Tragic Story of Ruth Blay". SeacoastNH.com.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Smith & Campbell "Ruth Blay" worldconnect Accessed July 10, 2013


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