Penelope Kenny
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Penelope Kenny (1719 – December 27, 1739) was an Irish servant who was executed by hanging for the murder of her newborn child in the Province of New Hampshire, along with Sarah Simpson, who was also convicted of murdering her newborn child.[1][2] Kenny was born in or near Limerick and was 20 years old.[3]
Born1719
DiedDecember 27, 1739 (aged 20)
Criminal status
ExecutedConvictionFeloniously concealing the death of an infant bastard child
Penelope Kenny | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1719 |
| Died | December 27, 1739 (aged 20) |
Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | Feloniously concealing the death of an infant bastard child |
Criminal penalty | Death |
