Bloodthirsty Pirate Albert Hicks | The last man publicly hanged in New York
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2022
- In this video about the bloodthirsty Pirate Albert Hicks, Kevin Hicks tells the story of a possible ancestor of his, and the last man to be publicly hanged in New York. Albert W Hicks confessed to killing at least 100 people during his reign as a pirate, highwayman and robber. Discover how the Sloop Murders finally led to Hicks' demise and how his spectacle of an execution managed to disappoint 11,000 spectators. This topic was voted for by our Patreon members.
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Information taken from the book: The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W Hicks.
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You know what’s great about this? This is a guy telling a story! That’s it! Old fashioned storytelling! No flashy graphics and what not. Just the well crafted art of storytelling.
That, AND the model!
OKAY but I love the helmets turned into lamps! Really nice idea honestly
my knight lights
Despite the quite morbid story, just the sheer talant of storytelling is amazing. Thank you, sir!
Wow! Thank you too 👍🏻
Barnum of Barnum & Bailey Circus bought his clothes for a museum; hanged on Bedloes Island (where the statue of Liberty stands today).
This channel is exactly why I go down the YT rabbit hole on my day off👍🏻 An absolute gem, with brilliant story telling❤️
As you can see we share the same name. I am told my great grandfather was in the British Cavalry and lost a leg in South Africa (he never did find it). He then came to the United States and worked as a livery man for the Pratt family. I am told he was something of a neer-do-well and abandoned my grandfather. My grandfather's name was Charles Hicks. My mother said of him, "he was a very nice man." He was a Master Mason (as am I) and both he and my grandmother were Order of Eastern Star. Sadly, my grandfather pass on when I was two years old so everything I was told about him and my great grandfather is second and third hand. My DNA reveals a large percentage of my background it English, Welsh, Scots and Irish. Oddly enough, it also showed 1.5% Italian and 1.5% Greek. That would figure to be Roman soldiers meeting up with the local girls in England, yeah.
I'm American, and I'd never heard of Hicks....but I live in the Pacific Northwest, and criminal history along the Eastern Seaboard is rarely heard around here. A fascinating story (may Hicks be still burning in Hell), and you present your historic stories so very well! I'm glad I stumbled onto your videos..thoroughly enjoyable, and not dry mainstream stuff. Keep them coming. You've got a new subscriber!
Thanks Kathleen, welcome to the channel 👍🏻
I first heard about Albert Hicks years ago in an encyclopedia of American Crime. Your presentation was much more entertaining. Another great video sir.
Cheers Phil 👍🏻
As a history student at Uni I Love the content, reminds me of a more serious version of horrible histories, the way you tell stories and the knowledge u hold Kevin is brilliant and accessible for all ages, perfect for youtube videos.
That's my absolute intention, so thank you very much 👍🏻
Thanks for telling the story of pirate Hicks it was fascinating. Your ability to make models and bring history to life consistently impresses me.
Cheers!!
Fascinating story and storytelling! "I've built this model, but please forgive me because it's not built to scale and I didn't have time to paint it." 🥰
Maybe Doc Brown is one of his ancestors!
@@scottwho5498 Great Scott!!
Wow I had no idea this took place on Liberty Island! What an interesting piece of trivia. It really re-contextualizes that part of American History to me. I’ve always heard about the history behind the Statue of Liberty, but not what happened on the island before. Fascinating stuff, Kevin!
nor did i. You learn something new every day :D
Good comment. I will throw in a trivia of Ellis island, next to Liberty, where arriving ship passengers got checked. Back in the 70's, during a period of awarding contracts to minority firms, a company was hired to refurbish the buildings. It was not finished but before they walked away, the copper roofs were removed and sold for scrap.
We can't control who's on the branches of our family trees. Just ourselves. Thanks so much for your wonderful story telling which gives us a look into history.
So true!
Family traditions are important, don't give them up just because some folk nowadays disapprove.
You sir is the only story teller that I listened with undivided attention.
Ah, thanks very much 👍🏻
I almost didn't click on one of your videos when you got thrown into my TH-cam algorithm. I am glad I did. You are like the British Mr. Rodgers. I can't get enough of your videos. Much love from the Midwest United States.
Haha, how lovely, thanks Luke I'm glad you clicked too 👍🏻
Another great history squad story, also love the lights in the back.
Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... I didn't know you have "merch"... Or is that a one of a kind, custom sweat shirt? Looks good.
We're working on the merch, this was a sample. Delivery from the company isn't great, so we're looking at alternatives but there will be some on the horizon 😜
Make sure to stock 3X, I would wear that, knowing it's a wholesome channel.
@@babbybailey2534Seems like you need to cut back on the cupcakes.
I love the fact that you teach us history that was never taught in school. Keep the videos coming! Love the light on the wall behind you. Reminds me of a Knight's hood!
Thank you! Will do!
A great tale told by an expert storyteller!
Well Kevin, you and I are possibly related as well. My mother was a Hicks through her father’s side (my grandfather). Our Hicks line traces back to Queens, Jamaica, NYC and Long Island and to one of my gg something grandfathers Robert Hicks (born 1543 in England) who was a sea captain. I was born and raised in NC but 9 months ago moved to the seat of the Hicks family in SC, Chesterfield County, SC. Our Hicks line goes from NY (1600’s) to Chesterfield, VA, then to Granville County, NC and then to Chesterfield County, SC by the mid to late 1700’s.
Love it kev.... could listen to you all day talking history...plus .. love the jumper...is that merch I see on the horizon???
Haha, cheers buddy.
Yes, we've had some samples but delivery with this company is really slow, so still looking at alternatives 👍🏻
Just found your site and am hooked with the content 👌 if I had a history teacher like you it would of made school more interesting instead of a person droning on about crap. Wonderful storytelling you make so much more.
Cheers Ian, I appreciate that 👍🏻
You are a fantastic story teller.
You are un incredible story teller. Thank you for yours vid.
You're welcome 👍🏻
Excellent history connection between our countries. Well done.
Your videos are a breath of fresh air, my good man.
Even Mr.Ballen, eat your heart out!!! What a storyteller and absolute treasure this ol' Hicksy is!!!
😜 thanks very much!
Any/everytime brother! Truly love the passion/effort you put into your work and really enjoy it! Keep up the great work!
I love the way the story is told. This feeling I get from it must be what people felt when they listened to storytellers at taverns.
Very interesting video, Love those Crusader helmet lamps in the background. That would be an interesting topic for a video.
I am loving catching up with all your videos. They are very interesting and I love the way you present the information. You are a great speaker and storyteller. Thanks!🌺🌺
Cheers Kim, my pleasure. 👍🏻
I doubt ole Hicksie was as grand a storyteller as you! Thank you for another great telling! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
How lovely, thank you 😊
Thank you for great narration.
Yet Another Brilliant Video Thank You Kevin From Blue
I love your channel, you are a natural story teller! Always informative and fun! Thank you!
Brilliant, told so well. Thanks
I really appreciate your channel i get lost in the endless information you offer for free. I love this channel. Cheers from Missouri USA
That's so nice of you, thanks
Howdy 🤠 from Oregon 🌲
We've all got questionable ancestors, don't we. Some of mine were terrible, and that's just the few deeds that I know about! Great story Kevin and company!
I hear you...I have two uncles that are serial killers. One has died and the other is on the loose in south America .You get to pick your friends not your family.
@Cali Coasting Oh my, yes, that's so true
@PhillipAllen. Cheers mate 👍🏻
I've got family that were cattle rustlers who were given a lengthening if you get my meaning 😆 it was either being shortened or lengthening.
one of my ancestors was mayor of the town i live in
Really enjoyed
Appreciate ya
Fascinating as ever! You really bring your stories to life
Yep, he's was an ancestor of yours, you've got his eyes.
Can't stop laughing.
😂
Another great video!
Excellent content as ever!
Love your video's and story's Thanks
love the videos
Awesome video my friend. Don't fret about something a relative did long ago. We judge a man by his character and actions, not by something they had no control over nor anything to do with. I believe everyone has had at least one really bad egg in their family. Take me, for example....I'm almost positive I am related to Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie & Clyde infamy). I'm not the least bit worried about it as I wasn't even a thought back then.
I love your videos and Lights!
Kevin you do tell the greatest stories! I would absolutely pay good money to sit and have a few pints with you and talk history and swap stories. I can see why you participated in living history as you’re a natural
How lovely, thanks Chris. I might do a central meet up somewhere when I'm back in the UK in the spring. Just the cost of a pint 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad Chris makes sure it's a public spot and tells everyone and the cat where he's going , who he's meeting and what time he's coming home 😂
Forgive me Kevin but I couldn't resist 😂😎👍
Great video, very informative and entertaining!
I am addicted to your videos Kevin!! you’re a fantastic historian and story teller and you should be thoroughly proud of the great work you’re doing. Well done sir! 😊👍
Wow, thank you, I really appreciate that!
Excellent and informative, as usual. Thanks.
Always interesting and entertaining ❤
Your so good at telling these stories for sure✌️
As always, a wonderful video. Thank you for making these!
That's for sure 👍🏻
Great story-telling!
Thank you Kevin!! Love what you do,
A nice change of pace and subject. Great story telling as always. Really great content
Thanks 👍🏻
Love this one Kevin! Gripping and interesting as always. Cheers mate!
Cheers Brad, glad you enjoyed it
Kevin: Great story-telling. Thanks!
Arrr! Shiver me timbers, Kevin is a pirate! 🏴☠ ☠
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Fascinating story, thank you for telling it. I enjoy your videos
Great video! Kevin keep up the great work!
Thanks! Will do!
You are the BEST story teller!! New to your channel! Love it
Welcome!!
Brilliant, just brilliant, love your stories and the information and explanation you provide 🏴🇬🇧🤘
Many thanks!
Wonderful story telling. It’s great to hear the less well known tales of the past and if they’re a bit gory then it seems so much the better. How about looking into the many stories from the rich history of The Black Country, town by town?
Now there's a thought 👍🏻
@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial part of the West Midlands (a county) in England. 👍🏻
@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial area in the West Midlands (a county) in England.
@@osakarose5612 it’s an area in the industrial West Midlands of England.
Really good. Love stories about lesser known pirates, murders, robbers and lawmen etc. Excellent story telling
Cheers Steve 👍🏻
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoyed that video. I found it very enthralling. Thank you.
Cheers 👍🏻
It’s so sad when people who are victims go on to victimize others… It didn’t matter that the final crew cherished and respected him, and I just can’t wrap my head around that.
Speaking of heads, I think that brain injuries can impact mood and personality. Not to excuse anything he did, but if I was related to him, I’d chalk it up to getting the crap kicked out of him in prison rather than a psychopathic genetic profile!
I think it probably also was the solitary confinement. That's also not exactly known to be very good fir your mental health.
Always good videos Mr Hicks. Peace be unto you.
Another great tale 🙌🖤
When Kevin Hicks says "I made a model of it" you know you're in for some interesting stuff.
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I believe the falling weight technique of hanging was used in southern Ontario for a period of time in the late 1800s. The main advantage was that the gaolers didn't have to wrestle a reluctant client to the top of a scaffold, nor was there the expense of building a platform and trap door. I am not sure what the impact of calculating the weight instead of the drop was. Colloquially, it was known as being "Jerked to Jesus". Grim.
Great, I never knew that, thanks very much!
Great show
You are such a great story teller, im loving these video's 😊
Cheers Jay!!
What an interesting story. Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another amazing story!
BRILLIANT, thanks Kevin, loved listening to your story about Hicksy. I can't remember the last time I sat and watched someone tell a story, but you certainly had my attention.😂
Wow, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Once again, great storytelling! Thank you very much. I also like those lamps! 😁👍
Haha, my knight lights 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad lol.
To refer to the individual as a pirate requires a fair amount of creative leaping, in my opinion. In my opinion, Albert Hicks is not a true pirate in the conventional sense of the term; rather, he is a murderous opportunist who has little regard for the value of human life.
Your storytelling is definitely something I look forward to hearing.
Enjoy your way of telling the story, as always!
Cracking good story, expertly told!
Learn something each time I watch one of these vids, definitely don't regret hitting that notification bell
Glad to hear it! Cheers bud 👍🏻
I love your helmet wall fixtures! Awesome!
I never heard of this pirate before, but what an awesome.story!
Really like the helmet lights (sconce?). Very cool! And, as always, very interesting historical information and superior story telling!
My knight lights 👍🏻 thanks.
LOL - that really made me laugh! Knight lights! Thank you!
Brilliantly told
I love the great helm lights!
My knight lights 😜
Great story as always! Love the armor sconces.
Cheers. You mean my knight lights 😜
@@thehistorysquad 🤣🤣
Great story, very interesting to hear about people from the past. 👋👋
I've only just stumbled across your channel, and I have to say, I absolutely love the way you tell the stories of these infamous folk. I love history and you do this so well, keep up the good work :) oh and what do you know about the heaney's from Ireland?... ')
Thank you so much & welcome aboard. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the heaneys from Ireland, but would be happy to be enlightened 👍🏻
Wow what a story! And what an ancestor to (potentially) have!
Thanks!
Dennis, thank you so much for your SUPERTHANKS, it really is appreciated. What a story eh? I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻
Outstanding, especially abt the current name of the island.
Thank you
Well done, sir.
Great story! Thanks a bunch as always. I have an ancestor for you to look at and see if you wanna do a film on. I'll get you the details in a bit. Cheers
Hmm, I'm curious now 👍🏻
Nice lamps.
Great show there!!!!! //Lars
Love the light covers 👍
Ah, my knight lights 😜
Very good
Do love your models, thanks for your channel
Cheers 👍🏻
That sconce is cooler than polar bear toenails. I absolutely love it. I find myself digging that banzai tree too.
Haha, my knight lights 👍🏻
You're a great storyteller