James Billington | |
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| Born | James Billington 5 March 1847 Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 13 December 1901 (aged 54) Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Executioner |
| Years active | 1884–1901 |
| Known for | Several hangings in England. |
| Children | 3 sons, William Billington John Billington Thomas Billington |
| Parent | James Billington Sr. |
| Relatives | Billington family |
James Billington (5 March 1847 – 13 December 1901)[1][2] was a hangman for the British government from 1884 until 1901.[3] He was the patriarch of the Billington family of executioners. Billington died at home from emphysema in the early hours of 13 December 1901, ten days after having executed Patrick McKenna, a man he knew well.
- ^ GRO Register of Births
- ^ Fielding (2008), p. 41
- ^ Stokes & Dalrymple (2007), p. 54