Individual Details

William AJAX (possible)

( - 21 Apr 1783)

Events

Death21 Apr 1783by execution probably by hanging - Llanddewi Brefi, Cardiganshire

Families

FatherMorgan AJAX (1716 - 1798)
MotherDeborah (1725 - 1801)
SiblingThomas AJAX (1773 - 1827)

Notes

Death

William Ajax (otherwise Morgan) on 29 March 1783 at 4 o'clock in the morning in the parish of Llanddewi Brefi assaulted Martha David by fastening a woollen neckcloth (value 1d) round her neck and choking and strangling her so that she instantly died (WALES 4/902/3).  Execution ordered for 21st April.