Ruth Blay

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Ruth Blay (died December 30, 1768)[1] was executed by hanging, having been convicted of concealing the body of her illegitimate child in the floor of her classroom in New Hampshire.[citation needed] A stay of execution was granted by the Governor of New Hampshire but arrived minutes after Ruth's hanging. Blay was the last female executed in New Hampshire.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ Executions in the U.S. 1608-1987: The Espy File (by state) (PDF)
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