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Execution of Lord Kilmanseck and Balmerino in 1746
A detailed narrative recounts the interlude before and during the executions of Lord Kilmanock and Lord Balmerino after Culloden. It describes their composure, religious acts, last prayers, conversations with friends, and the grisly process at the scaffold including the failed first blow and the second and final severing of Kilmanock’s head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoagland
Balmering
King George
Sheriffs
Culloden
Lord Kidmarnock
George Murray
Kilmarnock
Balmerino
Mr. Foster
Foster
Scarlot
Cofin
Wilhelmus Dominus
Arthurus Dominus de
Egein
London
Col. Herbert
Lord Herbert
Oakly
Lord Belfield
Paris
Marybon
Halbert
Castle Darrow
England
Grafton-street
Ormond Market
Edward Croker
Capel-street
Henry Evans
Tereof
Halfa Guines
Halfa
Guinea
John Kidd
Dublin Society
Tholfel
Tho. Eaton