This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yBC.2ACI/489 Message Board Post: Seeking information on reason for hanging of John Clarke on square of Richmond Virginia in 1810. Born abt 1769 in Richmond Va. Married Julia abt 1790. My ancestor is 2nd child (of 9) James W. Clarke, bn abt 1790/93 in Va. Mail Address POB 1645, Tehachapi CA 93581 1645.