From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Waters
Margaret Waters
Margaret Waters was an English murderess hanged by
executioner William Calcraft on October 11, 1870 at
References
Horsemonger Lane Gaol (also known as Surrey County • Horsemonger Lane Gaol
Gaol) in London. Persondata
She was known for baby-farming, that is, taking in
Name Waters, Margaret
other women’s children for money; a practice often re-
sulting in infanticide. Charged with five counts of wilful Alternative names
murder as well as neglect and conspiracy, Waters was Short description
convicted of murdering an infant named John Walter Date of birth
Cowen. Her sister, Sarah Ellis, was convicted in the same
Place of birth
case for obtaining money under false pretences and sen-
tenced to eighteen months’ hard labour. Date of death 1870
Place of death
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• Executed English women
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• English people convicted of murder
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