Murder of John Raven 1786 by John Shilling

[watney]

Hello John Raven is buried in Burnham Westgate, he died 1 March 1876 in Thornham, he was shot by John Shilling, I am trying to find out more about John Shilling, I know  that he was executed and hung in chains, but I would like to find out who he was and who his family were. I would be most grateful for any information however small.

Crossing my fingers, Brenda

[Pejic]

At his trial he was said to be of S Creake and taken at Docking.

[LizzieL]

He is also described as a yeoman.

[LizzieL]

Might be same man

Norfolk Chronicle 19 June 1784
John Shillings of South Creak was charged with stealing three guineas and some silver from Mark Chapman of Whissonset

[LizzieL]

A Mary Shilling was baptised in South Creake on 21 July 1783 d/o John and Mary - no information on John's occupation.  Could be connected

[LizzieL]

There's a marriage between a John Shilling and Mary Good in Stanhoe with Barwick on 20 May 1782, could be parents of the Mary baptised at S Creake. It's only about 5 miles away

[watney]

Thank you all so much for your input regarding John Shilling.       Brenda