Francis Alsop

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Denis Pember on 15th March 2017

Sainty & Johnson; 1828 Census of New South Wales: Page 32... [Ref A0327] Alsop, Francis, 30, ticket of leave, Elizabeth, 1816, life, Protestant, labourer, Field of Mars. [Ref A0328] Alsop, Ann, 21, came free, Friends, 1811, Protestant. [Ref A0329] Alsop, John 5, born in the colony. [Ref A0330] Alsop, Francis (Jun) 3, born in the colony. [Ref A0331] Alsop, James 1, born in the colony. ### Note the John Alsop here is possibly John Warwick from a previous relationship of Ann's.

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Denis Pember on 15th March 2017

By 1828, Francis is living with Ann Trebble (Came Free, 1811, "Friends"). Ann had arrived in the colony, as a child, accompanying her mother Elizabeth Trebble/AKA Smith (Convict, 1811, "Friends"). Ann and Francis appear to have had 4 or 5 children between 1825 and 1832. Ann then married Edward Billett (Convict, 1826, "Sesostris") in 1839.

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Denis Pember on 5th March 2017

OLD BAILEY 6th December 1815 (www.oldbaileyonline.org) Record: t18151206-40 WILLIAM COLLINS, WILLIAM ADOLPHUS THOMPSON, and FRANCIS ALLSOP, were indicted for stealing, on the 9th of November , a silk handkerchief, value 5s. the property of a person unknown . WILLIAM BARRETT . I am a City constable. I saw the three prisoners at the bar, on the 9th of November; they were pointed out to me by Johnson; they were in Bridge-street, Blackfriars . We saw them attempting gentlemen's pockets; they hurstled a gentleman, and I saw Collins take a handkerchief out of the gentleman's pocket; I was within half a yard of them; they were all three together. I then lost both them and the gentleman. The next time I saw the prisoners, was on the return of the procession; I then observed them at the corner of King street, Cheapside; they were attempting to pick pockets then. We watched them until the procession had nearly got in; they then went down Trump street, King street, into Lawrance lane, and took handkerchiefs out of their pockets, and put them round their necks; I saw Allsop in particular; I found three round his neck, and three in his pocket. I then saw Collins had one, and a pair of gloves, in his pocket. The other prisoner had nothing upon him. (Produces the handkerchiefs.) Cross-examined by Mr. Andrews. I had known Thompson before; the others were strangers. My attention was drawn to them, by Johnson. I could not take them in Bridge street, although I was so near to them. Re-examined by Mr. Bolland. As soon as I had sufficient assistance, and an opportunity, I took them. BENJAMIN JOHNSON . My attention was draw to the prisoners at about half past one, or nearly two, after the procession had taken water; they were round the Lord Mayor's carriage; there was a great mob, and the three prisoners were very active in picking pockets; they were all three together. I observed them during nearly three quarters of an hour. I saw them put their hands into many pockets round the carriage. I was obliged to go after some others. I saw them again when the procession came from Westminster, between three and four; they were then altogether, and hustling. I left them, whilst I went to apprehend some others. JOHN GODDARD . I am a constable, but was not on duty. I observed all three of the prisoners; I first saw them at the corner of King-street; they were then attempting gentlemen's pockets; I watched them for nearly an hour. They turned down Trump-street, into Lawrence lane, and there I saw the shortest, Allsop, putting something round his neck. We then followed them to the gate of Guildhall yard, and then we took Allsop at the corner of Cateaton street; he said, he had no handkerchiefs, and we found three round his neck, and three in his pocket. I was present when Thompson was apprehended, and one was round his neck. I am certain the three prisoners are the men. William Barrett . I can't swear positively which of these handkerchief it was that I saw Collins took, but certainly he took one, in Bridge street, and they were altogether then, and hustled the gentleman. COLLINS, GUILTY , aged 29. THOMPSON, GUILTY , aged 23. ALLSOP, GUILTY , aged 20. Transported for Life . London Jury, before Mr. Recorder.