John Foxton

In 1818, at the age of about 50 years, Foxton became the hangman at Newgate Prison in London.

They were here assisted by Thomas Cheshire and a further helper who cut off the traitors' heads.

[3] On 13 May 1828, while living at 19 Booth Street in Hoxton, Foxton petitioned the Court of Aldermen for a pension.

He claimed weakness in his lungs from having performed his duties in foul weather, and was bedridden.

Foxton's last notable hanging was that of Quaker Joseph Hunton, who was convicted of forgery after a trial at the Old Bailey.