Title: A brief narrative of the life and confession of Barnett Davenport
First published: 1780
Description: This is Barnett Davenport's confession regarding the murder of: Mr & Mrs. Caleb Mallory and 3 of their grandchildren.  The murder took place in 1780 in the Town Of Washington, CT.  Barnett was hung several months later and before his sentence was carried out, he wrote (with someones help) what he did and then he signed his confession.
Subjects: Crime, Murder, Executions and executioners
Places: Connecticut, Litchfield, Washington
People: Caleb Mallory and Family
Time periods: 1780