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Convict. Drowned at the Hunter River in trying to rescue the vessel 'Halcyon' in a gale
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AO NSW Convict Indents. Fiche No. 627
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Age 16. Tried in Middlesex 31 May 1797 and sentenced to transportation beyond the seas for 7 years.
Source:
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Online
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Tried 31st May 1797 and sentenced to 7 years transportation for grand larceny. Stole a leather trunk, 2 gowns, 6 pairs of silk stockings, a cotton gown belonging to John Watkins. Age 16
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Thomas Shirley and Jane Jones appeared before the Bench for re-examination; when the latter received information that almst every article contained in her house was sworn to, and therefore directed that she should hold herself in readiness to answer for her offence before a Court of Criminal Jurisdiction. Shirley made overtures of becoming Evidence for the Crown, whereupon his examination was deferred until the other business of the day was gone through.
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Thomas Shirley indicted for stealing a bag and quantity of sugar from a warehouse belonging to Simeon Lord in whose service he lived as Ostler. He called several witnesses but was found guilty and sentenced to 7 years transportation. Jane Jones was convicted of petty larceny and likewise received sentence of 7 years transportation.