Dorchester, September 7. 1685

Who were the 13 Martyrs executed in Dorchester?

Matthew Bragg attorney of Dorchester, not in Monmouth’s Army, pleaded not guilty

John Fawne of Corscombe, pleaded not guilty

Henry Ford pleaded not guilty

John Game pleaded not guilty

Benjamin Gray of Bridport, with Monmouth, pleaded not guilty

Samuel Hilliard pleaded not guilty

Philip Levermore tanner of Honiton, pleaded not guilty

Robert Pinney clothworker of Thorncombe, pleaded not guilty

George Seaward yeomam of Colyton, pleaded not guilty

Thomas Smith constable of Chard, argued with Jeffreys, pleaded not guilty

Joseph Speed shoemarker of Colyton, fought for Protestant religion

Thomas Welch carrier of Bridport, informed on, pleaded not guilty

John Wills trained soldier of Broadwindsor, in the rebellion, pleaded not guilty

 

May their souls rest in peace.

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