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Abel Mary F Stealing Clothing 31 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Transp Age orted leavin Value of crime for no. g (amt in Date of death Family name Given name Gender Crime Original Sentence of Occupation Ship Engla Background shillings, (year/month/day) years nd -1 = unknown) (99 = (-1 = life) unkn Abel Mary F Stealing clothing 31 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Penrhyn 30 1788/07/21 Gave birth to a child on 13 April 1787 (died 19 May 1788) and married the father Thomas Tilley 4 May 1788. Abel/ Able Robert M Assault and highway 5 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Alexander 15 On 12 June 1790 sentenced to robbery to transportation receive 200 lashes for theft of sugar. Abrahams Esther F Stealing lace 50 Transportation 7 Milliner Prince of Wales 20 1846/08/26 • Jewish. • Travelled with daughter (1787- 1837). • De facto and later legal wife of Lieutenant George Johnston of the marines. • Described by her grandson as 'always a stirring industrious woman'. Abrahams/ Henry M Highway robbery 46 Death, later commuted 7 Labourer Scarborough 28 Abrams to transportation Adams John M Stealing lead from roof 30 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 47 1788/07/05 Partner in the original crime was John Ayners. Adams Mary F Stealing clothing 44 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Penrhyn 29 1788/04/30 Agnew/ John M Stealing lead from roof 30 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 27 Partner in the original crime was John Ayners Adams. Akers/ Thomas M Assault and highway 10 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 29 1824/06/04 • Partner in the original crime was Acres robbery to transportation John Smith (of the 'Charlotte'). • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'troublesome at times'. Allen John M Stealing bedding 200 Transportation 7 Labourer or miller Alexander 45 1794/04/05 Allen Charles M Stealing linen 30 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 20 1794/12/27 • Partners in the original crime were Peter Sampson and Joseph Collins. • On 13 February 1792 he received 200 lashes for refusing to work. Allen Mary F Highway robbery 72 Transportation 7 a poor unhappy Lady Penrhyn 22 1843/06/09 • Her victim, Hugh Harding, was the woman of the town' same as that of Tamasin Allen. or servant • One witness said of him 'I never see him sober'. Allen Susannah F Stealing clothing 10 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Prince of Wales -1 1789/10/17 Died while giving birth to a child by marine private John Brown. Allen Tamasin/ F Assault and robbery 313 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Penrhyn 32 1825/11/11 • Her victim, Hugh Harding, was the Jamasin same as that of Mary Allen. • One witness said of him 'I never see him sober'. • 'Tam' was described as 'a lustyish woman with black hair' at her trial. Allen William M Assault and robbery 30 Transportation 7 Labourer Alexander 24 Allen/ Mary F Stealing clothing 12 Transportation 7 Hawker Lady Penrhyn 28 1821/07/05 Conner Anderson John M Stealing linen 146 Transportation 7 Seaman Charlotte 26 • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'tolerably decent and orderly'. • On 14 December 1789 he received 200 lashes for robbing a garden. • Night watch member by 1791. Anderson Elizabeth F Stealing linen 20 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Penrhyn 32 Partner in the original crime was Elizabeth Bruce. Anderson John M Assault and stealing 20 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 24 1816/02/28 Murdered by his wife. linen Anderson Frances F Stealing clothing and 13 Transportation 7 Dealer Charlotte 30 Described in the colony as 'too fond of (Fanny) money spirituous liquors to be very industrious'. Archer/ John M Stealing coach window 40 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 31 1818/06/29 Night watch member. Forrester glass Arscott John M Stealing tobacco 70 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 20 • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was that he had behaved 'tolerably well'. • Transferred from the 'Charlotte' to 'Scarborough' at Portsmouth. Atkinson/ George M Stealing clothing 18 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 22 1834/06/20 Night watch member. Atkins Ault Sarah F Stealing bridles and 15 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Prince of Wales -1 Partner in the original crime was strap irons Elizabeth Scott. Ayres John M Stealing musical 50 Transportation 7 Shoemaker Scarborough 20 • Probably absconded soon after instruments landing. • Partner in the original crime was John Pettitt. Ayres/ William M Assault and highway 48 Death, later commuted 7 Saddler Friendship 24 • Guilty of return from transport Eyres/ robbery to transportation following the 'Mercury' mutiny. Hares • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'in general tolerably well behaved but troublesome at times'. • Name 'Hares' was contractor's spelling. • On 2 February 1789 sentenced to 50 lashes for 'falsehood', and on 13 April 1789 sentenced to 25 lashes for refusing to obey orders. Bails/ Bales Robert M Assault and highway 2 Death, later commuted 14 Labourer and former Alexander 21 • Described as 'near 6 feet high (1.8 robbery to transportation soldier metres), wears his own lank hair, pitted with the smallpox, thick lips and stout made', he had been a soldier. • In October 1788 he received 25 lashes for insolence. In 1806 he was listed as a schoolmaster. Baker Thomas M Unknown -1 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 23 1788/09/13 Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'troublesome at times'. Baker Martha F Highway robbery 42 Transportation 7 Servant Lady Penrhyn 25 Baldwin/ James/ M Burglary 13 Death, later commuted 7 Chimney sweep Scarborough 32 Partner in the original crime was Balding William to transportation Thomas Till. Baldwin/ Ruth F Stealing silver spoons 30 Transportation 7 Servant Prince of Wales 25 Bowyer Ball John M Stealing livestock (a 10 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 51 1788/10/02 Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was sheep) to transportation 'tolerably decent and orderly'. Bannister George M Burglary 13 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Alexander 19 • Arrested at 16 years of age. • On 15 March 1789 received 50 lashes for theft of flour. • Partners in the crime were John Nurse and George Robinson. Barber Elizabeth F Assault and robbery 46 Death, later commuted 7 Book stitcher Friendship 27 • Guilty of return from transport to transportation following the 'Mercury' mutiny. • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was that she was behaving 'better than formerly'. • Punished several times with leg irons whilst on Friendship. Barford/ John M Stealing a trunk of 39 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Alexander 20 • Actual value of stolen goods was Barferd clothing 150 shillings. • Partner in the original crime was John Cropper. Barland George M Stealing a coat 1 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Scarborough 20 • Actual value of stolen goods was 20 shillings. • Partner in the original crime was James Burley. Barnes Stephen M Stealing clothing 39 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Alexander -1 Barnett/ Henry M Stealing a parcel 0 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Alexander 43 One of three older ex-convicts Barnard/ to transportation ordered a passage to England by the Burton Lieutenant Governor. Barnett/ Daniel M Stealing iron grapplings 10 Transportation 7 Waterman Friendship 30 1823/02/15 • Guilty of return from transport Barrett/ following the 'Mercury' mutiny. Barney • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'troublesome at times'. Barrett Thomas M Stealing household 73 Transportation 99 No trade recorded Charlotte 29 1788/02/27 • Ringleader of the 'Mercury' mutiny, goods however, he had intervened to save the steward's life and prevented the captain's ear from being cut off. • As a result he was reprieved from a death sentence and only found guilty of return from transport. • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'in general tolerably well behaved but troublesome at times'. • Hanged for theft of food. Barry/ John M Stealing stockings -1 Transportation 7 None Friendship 19 1788/03/03 Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was Barry 'tolerably decent and orderly'. Barsby Samuel M Stealing material 40 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 23 • Partner in crime was Samuel Pigott. to transportation • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'tolerably decent and orderly'. • Flogged several times; 11 February 1788 sentenced to receive 150 lashes for abuse and striking Marines, 50 lashes for threatening Catherine Prior, and again in January and March 1789 for insolence and drunkenness. Barsby George M Assault and highway 228 Death, later commuted 99 No trade recorded Scarborough -1 1787/03/08 Died in Portsmouth before departure. robbery to transportation Bartlett James M Stealing rope yarn 160 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Alexander -1 Pardoned and released before the to transportation fleet departed. Basely/ John M Robbery of clothing 15 Transportation 7 Seaman Charlotte -1 • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was Bazley 'troublesome at times'. • His partnet in crime was Stephen Mullis. Bason Elizabeth F Stealing material 16 Death, later commuted 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 30 • Married James Heatherly, to transportation carpenter's crew from HMS 'Sirius'. • Left for India with husband and three children. Batley Walton/ M Stealing clothing 87 Transportation 7 Bricklayer Friendship 27 • Guilty of return from transport Walter following the 'Mercury' mutiny. • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'troublesome at times'. • According to documents of the time 'an industrious quiet man' . Batley/ Oten M Stealing a watch, seal 42 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 23 • Guilty of return from transport Batly and chain following the 'Mercury' mutiny. • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'sometimes troublesome'. Baughan/ John M Stealing woolen 50 Transportation 7 Cabinet maker Friendship 33 1797/09/25 • Guilty of return from transport Bingham blankets following the 'Mercury' mutiny. • Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was 'troublesome at times'. • At his death he was the overseer of carpenters. Bayley/ James M Burglary 46 Transportation 7 No trade recorded Charlotte 41 Report from 'Dunkirk' hulk was Bailey 'tolerably decent and orderly'.
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