Sarah Simpson

For the British politician, see Louie Simpson.

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]

Sarah Simpson
Born	Unknown
Died	(1739-12-27)December 27, 1739 Portsmouth, Province of New Hampshire
Criminal status	Executed
Conviction	Murder
Criminal penalty	Death by hanging

See also

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