On Aug 6th 1795, Pomp an African-American slave was hung for chopping off the head of his master. He was confined in Ipswich jail, and a sentence of death was passed. He was held there until the day of his execution, which was attended by a "cheering crowd of thousands" after a sermon by Rev. Dana.
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The Hanging of Elizabeth Attwood, who Murdered Her “Bastard Child”
In June, 1720, Elizabeth Attwood was convicted in the Ipswich Court on the charge that she "delivered of a male bastard and that she concealed the death."
Historic Ipswich 