Bloodthirsty Pirate Albert Hicks | The last man publicly hanged in New York

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Жыл бұрын

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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@andrewkathryngriffith7223 4 ай бұрын

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.

@emmajohn1308 3 ай бұрын

That, AND the model!

@hmmm6317 Жыл бұрын

OKAY but I love the helmets turned into lamps! Really nice idea honestly

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

my knight lights

@arthicks2566 Жыл бұрын

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.

@WarpBeacon Жыл бұрын

Despite the quite morbid story, just the sheer talant of storytelling is amazing. Thank you, sir!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you too 👍🏻

@JM-fv2il 11 ай бұрын

Barnum of Barnum & Bailey Circus bought his clothes for a museum; hanged on Bedloes Island (where the statue of Liberty stands today).

@Sonnymonster 8 ай бұрын

This channel is exactly why I go down the YT rabbit hole on my day off👍🏻 An absolute gem, with brilliant story telling❤️

@kathleenmholland8055 7 ай бұрын

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!

@thehistorysquad 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Kathleen, welcome to the channel 👍🏻

@phildicks4721 Жыл бұрын

I first heard about Albert Hicks years ago in an encyclopedia of American Crime. Your presentation was much more entertaining. Another great video sir.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil 👍🏻

@nancycrayton2738 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

So true!

@wigster600 Жыл бұрын

Family traditions are important, don't give them up just because some folk nowadays disapprove.

@Lewwdog Жыл бұрын

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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

That's my absolute intention, so thank you very much 👍🏻

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Жыл бұрын

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." 🥰

@scottwho5498 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Doc Brown is one of his ancestors!

@ColonelSandersLite Жыл бұрын

@@scottwho5498 Great Scott!!

@LukeAWallace Жыл бұрын

I almost didn't click on one of your videos when you got thrown into my KZfaq 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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Haha, how lovely, thanks Luke I'm glad you clicked too 👍🏻

@BleedEaglesGreen023 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling the story of pirate Hicks it was fascinating. Your ability to make models and bring history to life consistently impresses me.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers!!

@chiffon7656 Жыл бұрын

You sir is the only story teller that I listened with undivided attention.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks very much 👍🏻

@GrechStudios Жыл бұрын

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!

@dyansis Жыл бұрын

nor did i. You learn something new every day :D

@cliffontheroad 11 ай бұрын

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.

@babbybailey2534 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... I didn't know you have "merch"... Or is that a one of a kind, custom sweat shirt? Looks good.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

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 😜

@babbybailey2534 Жыл бұрын

Make sure to stock 3X, I would wear that, knowing it's a wholesome channel.

@The_ZeroLine 4 ай бұрын

@@babbybailey2534Seems like you need to cut back on the cupcakes.

@fightertales 8 ай бұрын

When Kevin Hicks says "I made a model of it" you know you're in for some interesting stuff.

@thehistorysquad 8 ай бұрын

😜

@birdlawyer4885 Жыл бұрын

Another great history squad story, also love the lights in the back.

@robbertram3310 6 ай бұрын

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.

@joanbradley8042 Жыл бұрын

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!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@richardmacpherson7647 Жыл бұрын

Love it kev.... could listen to you all day talking history...plus .. love the jumper...is that merch I see on the horizon???

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers buddy. Yes, we've had some samples but delivery with this company is really slow, so still looking at alternatives 👍🏻

@yourdashingheroidol7909 10 ай бұрын

Even Mr.Ballen, eat your heart out!!! What a storyteller and absolute treasure this ol' Hicksy is!!!

@thehistorysquad 10 ай бұрын

😜 thanks very much!

@yourdashingheroidol7909 7 ай бұрын

Any/everytime brother! Truly love the passion/effort you put into your work and really enjoy it! Keep up the great work!

@harryzero1566 Жыл бұрын

Yep, he's was an ancestor of yours, you've got his eyes. Can't stop laughing.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

😂

@jayhaack2883 Жыл бұрын

A great tale told by an expert storyteller!

@Ian-mj4pt Жыл бұрын

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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, I appreciate that 👍🏻

@malmatetedolip2574 Жыл бұрын

You are un incredible story teller. Thank you for yours vid.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍🏻

@phillipallen3259 Жыл бұрын

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!

@calicoasting Жыл бұрын

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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@Cali Coasting Oh my, yes, that's so true

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@PhillipAllen. Cheers mate 👍🏻

@Ian-mj4pt Жыл бұрын

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.

@DanielCastillo-go9gv Жыл бұрын

one of my ancestors was mayor of the town i live in

@loose_phlegm3047 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your channel i get lost in the endless information you offer for free. I love this channel. Cheers from Missouri USA

@thehistorysquad 8 ай бұрын

That's so nice of you, thanks

@Stephanie-dj4iy Ай бұрын

Howdy 🤠 from Oregon 🌲

@sweepingtime Жыл бұрын

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.

@kimpridemore1779 8 ай бұрын

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!🌺🌺

@thehistorysquad 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Kim, my pleasure. 👍🏻

@r.e.tucker3223 Жыл бұрын

Excellent history connection between our countries. Well done.

@OzMan9989 8 ай бұрын

You are a fantastic story teller.

@LaneLibra Жыл бұрын

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, my good man.

@Sinn0100 3 ай бұрын

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.

@SarahGreen523 Жыл бұрын

I doubt ole Hicksie was as grand a storyteller as you! Thank you for another great telling! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

How lovely, thank you 😊

@g7eit 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant, told so well. Thanks

@poeda6637 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating as ever! You really bring your stories to life

@mr31337 Жыл бұрын

Arrr! Shiver me timbers, Kevin is a pirate! 🏴‍☠ ☠

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

😜

@Shtf132 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, Love those Crusader helmet lamps in the background. That would be an interesting topic for a video.

@sirosis2576 5 ай бұрын

I love your channel, you are a natural story teller! Always informative and fun! Thank you!

@resignedshore780 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and entertaining!

@samanthaesra4035 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for great narration.

@MDMB53 3 ай бұрын

Excellent and informative, as usual. Thanks.

@blueneeson9888 Жыл бұрын

Yet Another Brilliant Video Thank You Kevin From Blue

@edwarddavis9010 Жыл бұрын

As always, a wonderful video. Thank you for making these!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

That's for sure 👍🏻

@spiritwhirled Жыл бұрын

Great story-telling!

@SilverSurfer5150 7 ай бұрын

Excellent content as ever!

@_stoatchaser Жыл бұрын

A nice change of pace and subject. Great story telling as always. Really great content

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@alvieman4653 Жыл бұрын

love the videos

@gmanette188 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed Appreciate ya

@shadowcrusader2283 8 ай бұрын

Love your video's and story's Thanks

@Stephen-gp8yi Жыл бұрын

Your so good at telling these stories for sure✌️

@logosrising8248 10 ай бұрын

Another great video!

@michellemichaels3258 Жыл бұрын

Always interesting and entertaining ❤

@sameyers2670 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating story, thank you for telling it. I enjoy your videos

@johnvanstone5336 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, just brilliant, love your stories and the information and explanation you provide 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🤘

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@PrimisSanguis Жыл бұрын

Love this one Kevin! Gripping and interesting as always. Cheers mate!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brad, glad you enjoyed it

@chrisdooley1184 Жыл бұрын

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

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@gammon1183 Жыл бұрын

@@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 😂😎👍

@stevewixom9311 Жыл бұрын

Really good. Love stories about lesser known pirates, murders, robbers and lawmen etc. Excellent story telling

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve 👍🏻

@jamesbarnes4964 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos and Lights!

@dmcarpenter2470 Жыл бұрын

Kevin: Great story-telling. Thanks!

@rodneywhitfield5754 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin!! Love what you do,

@russellcox1465 Жыл бұрын

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! 😊👍

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you, I really appreciate that!

@davidsonfamily5657 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Great, I never knew that, thanks very much!

@integraacer420 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Kevin keep up the great work!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@corystreat7605 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@sorryofficer1 Жыл бұрын

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?

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Now there's a thought 👍🏻

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial part of the West Midlands (a county) in England. 👍🏻

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial area in the West Midlands (a county) in England.

@sorryofficer1 Жыл бұрын

@@osakarose5612 it’s an area in the industrial West Midlands of England.

@margiesoapyhairbillian4754 7 ай бұрын

You are the BEST story teller!! New to your channel! Love it

@thehistorysquad 7 ай бұрын

Welcome!!

@49mrbassman Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that video. I found it very enthralling. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻

@eplv3432 Жыл бұрын

Another great tale 🙌🖤

@scottlennon3884 Жыл бұрын

Great show

@martinwarner1178 8 ай бұрын

Always good videos Mr Hicks. Peace be unto you.

@katjakoskelin9692 Жыл бұрын

Once again, great storytelling! Thank you very much. I also like those lamps! 😁👍

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Haha, my knight lights 👍🏻

@raysmith2940 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad lol.

@jaymac7203 Жыл бұрын

You are such a great story teller, im loving these video's 😊

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jay!!

@andrewschmidt5312 Жыл бұрын

Really like the helmet lights (sconce?). Very cool! And, as always, very interesting historical information and superior story telling!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

My knight lights 👍🏻 thanks.

@andrewschmidt5312 Жыл бұрын

LOL - that really made me laugh! Knight lights! Thank you!

@comicmania2008 Жыл бұрын

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.😂

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@_-ShadowWorks-_ Жыл бұрын

What an interesting story. Great video!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Goodfilmthing Жыл бұрын

Nice lamps.

@Phreekful Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your way of telling the story, as always!

@bri_van_wild6455 Жыл бұрын

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?... ')

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@seanc4907 Жыл бұрын

Learn something each time I watch one of these vids, definitely don't regret hitting that notification bell

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Cheers bud 👍🏻

@johnnymac6178 Жыл бұрын

Great story as always! Love the armor sconces.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Cheers. You mean my knight lights 😜

@johnnymac6178 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad 🤣🤣

@futurevegan8617 Жыл бұрын

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!

@schrodingerskatze4308 11 ай бұрын

I think it probably also was the solitary confinement. That's also not exactly known to be very good fir your mental health.

@artfuldodger9312 Жыл бұрын

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.

@conemadam 11 ай бұрын

Another amazing story!

@leoscheibelhut940 Жыл бұрын

Cracking good story, expertly told!

@kneeknocker1967 Жыл бұрын

Great story, very interesting to hear about people from the past. 👋👋

@alexandersarchives9615 Жыл бұрын

I love the great helm lights!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

My knight lights 😜

@andrewrolfe4334 Жыл бұрын

Well done, sir.

@XhristinaMacey Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly told

@1339LARS Жыл бұрын

Great show there!!!!! //Lars

@michaelhowell2326 Жыл бұрын

That sconce is cooler than polar bear toenails. I absolutely love it. I find myself digging that banzai tree too.

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Haha, my knight lights 👍🏻

@janetbowersox83 8 ай бұрын

I love your helmet wall fixtures! Awesome! I never heard of this pirate before, but what an awesome.story!

@dixiefallas7799 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin you are a master teller of storytelling awesome.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@teshayazzie3095 Жыл бұрын

Your such an awesome storyteller

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bobbypugh2666 Жыл бұрын

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

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I'm curious now 👍🏻

@Sgtklark Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Dennis, thank you so much for your SUPERTHANKS, it really is appreciated. What a story eh? I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻

@larsgrabowski9269 Жыл бұрын

Besides the really interesting Video (which is as good and entertaining as usual) I am absolutely impressed by your helmet lamps. Great Idea !

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

Ah, my knight lights 😜

@larsgrabowski9269 Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad that sounds even better ... I will shamelessly copy them (or at least I will try)

@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын

@@larsgrabowski9269 Go for it!! It's just the front part of the helmet with a flat bar across the back which just hangs over a couple of screws in the wall. 😃