Maria Coutts

Maria was tried at the Old Bailey. MARIA COUTTS, Theft - grand larceny, 26th October 1826. 1997. MARIA COUTTS was indicted for stealing, on the 29th of September, 1 carpet, value 13s.; 1 pair of boots, value 10s., and 3 bed valances, value 5s., the goods of Samuel Eyland . SAMUEL EYLAND. I am a shoemaker , and live in Hanway-yard. I heard a cry of Stop thief! about three o'clock, on the 29th of September - I ran out, and saw my servant picking up these articles, which are mine; I went with her to the bottom of the street, and took the prisoner, whom she pointed out. JEMIMA WARD. I am Mr. Eyland's servant. I was coming out of the room, and saw the prisoner coming down-stairs with a bundle - she was a stranger; I followed, calling Stop thief! - she dropped it about ten yards off; I took it up - it contained these articles, which are master's; I am certain of her person. JOHN WOODWARD. I took her in charge. The prisoner pleaded distress. GUILTY. Aged 34. Transported for Seven Years. Source: Old Bailey online.

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Princess Charlotte - 1827 Name; Maria Coutts Indent No; 34 Noted against name; Died at Sea. 12 June of Phthisis Pulmonary in Lat 33'44 Long 12'20 UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Ship: Princess Charlotte Name; Maria Coutts Age; 34 [1793] Notes; Complained of vomiting of blood. she has frequent cough which she has been troubled with for about 12 months Discharged; Died at Sea. 12 June -----------------------