On this Date in History in 1701, William Kidd, Scottish sailor, was hanged for piracy at London's Execution Dock.
Interesting Genealogy Notes regarding Captain Kidd
Finding our links in History - One Genealogist's thoughts, tidbits, and inspirations - All very much randomly posed. One person's life does not stand-alone but interacts with family, neighbors, community, and history. Our Trees become Tangled just by living. -- T.
2 comments:
I wonder if hangings were really that "neat" with people tied up like a package.
I'd never read or heard about this before... how fascinating!
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