English Hangman

[Ligottian]

I seem to remember reading about an English hangman from the 1800's who prided himself on making his executions as quick and painless as possible. Just a few seconds. Seems he had a rather odd last name. Anyone here know who I might be talking about?

 

[JesiBel]

I seem to remember reading about an English hangman from the 1800's who prided himself on making his executions as quick and painless as possible. Just a few seconds. Seems he had a rather odd last name. Anyone here know who I might be talking about?

William Marwood?

There is a list of several names on this site.

 

[Hangman.]

You are probably thinking of William Marwood. (The one who introduced long drop instead of the short drop)