John Smith (housebreaker)

John Smith
John Smith
	A reprieve at Tyburn. Credit: Wellcome Library
Born	c. 1661; Malton, North Riding of Yorkshire
Died	after 1727; Unknown
Other names	John Wilson; Half-hanged Smith
Criminal status	Transported to Virginia
Spouse	Name unknown
Children	Two; names unknown
Conviction(s)	Housebreaking
Criminal penalty	Hanging (pardoned after 15 minutes); Transportation

John Smith (c. 1661 – after 1727), also known by the alias John Wilson,^[1] was a London housebreaker, most notable for his three evasions of execution.^[2] His first evasion earned him the nickname of Half-hanged Smith.^[2]

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John Smith
A reprieve at Tyburn. Credit: Wellcome Library
Born	c. 1661 Malton, North Riding of Yorkshire
Died	after 1727 Unknown
Other names	John Wilson Half-hanged Smith
Criminal status	Transported to Virginia
Spouse	Name unknown
Children	Two; names unknown

Conviction(s)	Housebreaking
Criminal penalty	Hanging (pardoned after 15 minutes) Transportation